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GJB2 protein, human

Known as: Connexin 26, Gap Junction Protein Beta 2, Connexin-26 
Gap junction beta-2 protein (226 aa, ~26 kDa) is encoded by the human GJB2 gene. This protein plays a role in gap junction-mediated facilitated… 
National Institutes of Health

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Cellular MembraneGJB2 geneGap JunctionsHearing

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ConnexinsGap Junction beta-2 protein

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2017
2017
Cx 26 regulates proliferation of repairing basal airway epithelial cells
The recovery of an intact epithelium following injury is critical for restoration of lung homeostasis, a process that may be… 
2017
2017
Abbreviations : HE : Hepatic encephalopathy BDL : Bile duct ligation HA : Hyperammonemia OP : Ornithine phenylacetate ALF : Acute liver failure CLD : Chronic liver disease aCSF : Artificial…
The pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in cirrhosis is multifactorial and ammonia is thought to play a key role… 
2016
2016
Insights into the role of connexin26 and connexin30 in skin health, syndromic disease, and cutaneous wound healing
Connexin26 (Cx26) and Cx30 facilitate gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) in the epidermis and are linked to… 
2016
2016
Molecular determinants of connexins slow gating 1 Charged residues at the first transmembrane region contribute to the voltage dependence of connexins slow gate
Connexins (Cxs) are a family of membrane-spanning proteins that form gap junction channels and hemichannels. Connexin-based… 
2015
2015
Genetic alterations to Cx26 causing palmoplantar keratoderma and hearing loss modify Cx43 channel behavior
2013
2013
Functional Purinergic Signalling in Epithelial Cells of the Proximal Nephron
Diabetic Nephropathy is the single most common cause of entry into renal replacement therapy and the leading cause of end-stage… 
2008
2008
Мутация 35delG гена коннексина-26 как причина прелингвальной сенсоневральной тугоухости в Архангельской области
Gene GJB2 related to protein of intercellular structures connexin-26 serves as a basis for the phenotype of recessive non… 
2007
2007
[Clinical significance of carriage of rare variants of connexin-26 genetic polymorphism in gastric cancer].
The authors present first results of investigations of the connexin-26 gene in DNA obtained from peripheral blood of 55 patients… 
2003
2003
Low prevalence of the deafness‐associated 35delG mutation in the connexin‐26 (GJB2) gene in a Sicilian population
To the Editor: Congenital hearing loss occurs in approximately 11,000 live births, and 50% of these cases are hereditary (1… 
2002
2002
Cx26 GENİNDE 35DELG MUTASYON ANALİZİNİN NON-SENDROMİK KALITSAL SAĞIRLIKTA TANI TESTİ OLARAK KULLANILMASI