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Conformational changes in the human Cx43/GJA1 gap junction channel visualized using cryo-EM

Authors :
Hyuk-Joon Lee
Hyung Jin Cha
Hyeongseop Jeong
Seu-Na Lee
Chang-Won Lee
Minsoo Kim
Jejoong Yoo
Jae-Sung Woo
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2023.

Abstract

Gap junction intercellular channels (GJIChs) facilitate direct communication between adjacent cells. Here, authors provide high-resolution information on dynamic structural changes in Cx43 GJICh that are necessary to understand the gating mechanism.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3ade39c189824e13bf2b039251b987e1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36593-y