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Connexin 43  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A 43-kDa peptide which is a member of the connexin family of gap junction proteins. Connexin 43 is a product of a gene in the alpha class of connexin genes (the alpha-1 gene). It was first isolated from mammalian heart, but is widespread in the body including the brain.

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Entry terms

  • Connexin43
  • Cx43

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MG98MWPK-J

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