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 is active as a conduit between the cytoplasm and the extracellular space, allowing the transference
Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Connexon
- Anatomy.Latin
- connexona
- Anatomy.Image
- Connexon and connexin structure.svg
- Anatomy.Caption
- Connexon and connexin structure
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Wikidata facts
- Part of
- gap junction
- Has part
- connexins
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- native label
- connexona
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- purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0005922
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Article · Français
Un connexon est une structure bio-moléculaire composant certains types de jonction communicante.Un connexon est constitué par l'assemblage de 6 molécules de connexines qui délimitent un pore de 1,25 nm de diamètre.L'assemblage de 2 connexons permet la formation d'un nexus. * Portail de la médecine
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