Connexon
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connexon-261-7467384
title:
Connexon
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In biology, a connexon, also known as a connexin hemichannel, is an assembly of six proteins called connexins that form the pore for a gap junction between the cytoplasm of two adjacent cells. This channel allows for bidirectional flow of ions and signaling molecules. The connexon is the hemichannel supplied by a cell on one side of the junction; two connexons from opposing cells normally come together to form the complete intercellular gap junction channel. In some cells, the hemichannel itself
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Protein hexamer that forms the pore of gap junctions between cells
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connexon
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2024-04-19T14:56:19Z
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