Intercellular communication in atherosclerosis.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Physiology
دوره 24 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009