| Literature DB >> 26211951 |
Noah A Levit1, Thomas W White2.
Abstract
Connexin mutations underlie numerous human genetic diseases. Several connexin genes have been linked to skin diseases, and mechanistic studies have indicated that a gain of abnormal channel function may be responsible for pathology. The topical accessibility of the epidermal connexins, the existence of several mouse models of human skin disease, and the ongoing identification of pharmacological inhibitors targeting connexins provide an opportunity to test new therapeutic approaches.Entities:
Keywords: Connexin; Gap junctions; Genetic disease; Inflammation; Inhibitor; KID syndrome; Skin
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26211951 PMCID: PMC4567508 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2015.07.015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pharmacol Res ISSN: 1043-6618 Impact factor: 7.658