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Connexin 43

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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.      Other names Cx43; 43, Connexin; Connexin43
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
GJA1 protein, mouse  0   *Connexin 43. Dis Model Mech. 2009 Mar-Apr;2(3-4):157-67
ACT1 protein  0   *Peptide Fragments *Connexin 43. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 May;123(5):1440-51
GJA1 protein, human  0   *Connexin 43. Am J Med Genet A. 2005 Feb 15;133(1):58-60
CIP85 protein, mouse  EC 3.6.1.-   *rab GTP-Binding Proteins Connexin 43. Biochemistry. 2005 Feb 22;44(7):2385-96

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