Connexin 43

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.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.585.250.200

MeSH Unique ID: D018031

Entry Terms:

• Connexin43
• Cx43

Previous Indexing:

• Membrane Proteins (1987-1993)

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Membrane Transport Proteins
Connexins
Connexin 43