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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. membrane proteins
  6. connexins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. proteins
  5. membrane proteins
  6. connexins

Preferred term

connexins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A group of homologous proteins which form the intermembrane channels of gap junctions. The connexins are the products of an identified gene family which has both highly conserved and highly divergent regions. The variety contributes to the wide range of functional properties of gap junctions.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28575

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