| Literature DB >> 19196650 |
Laurent Burnier1, Pierre Fontana, Anne Angelillo-Scherrer, Brenda R Kwak.
Abstract
Cell-to-cell communication is a process necessary for physiological tissue homeostasis and appears often altered during disease. Gap junction channels, formed by connexins, allow the direct intercellular communication between adjacent cells. After a brief review of the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, we will discuss the role of connexins throughout the different stages of the disease.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19196650 DOI: 10.1152/physiol.00036.2008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Physiology (Bethesda) ISSN: 1548-9221