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GJD2 gene

Known as: gap junction protein delta 2, GAP JUNCTION PROTEIN, 36-KD, GJD2 
National Institutes of Health

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connexin 36

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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Dopamine-Stimulated Dephosphorylation of Connexin 36 Mediates AII Amacrine Cell Uncoupling
Gap junction proteins form the substrate for electrical coupling between neurons. These electrical synapses are widespread in the… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Cx36-Mediated Coupling Reduces β-Cell Heterogeneity, Confines the Stimulating Glucose Concentration Range, and Affects Insulin Release Kinetics
We studied the effect of gap junctional coupling on the excitability of β-cells in slices of pancreas, which provide a normal… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Altered expression of connexin subtypes in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy in humans.
OBJECT The causes of epileptic events remain unclear. Much in vitro and in vivo experimental evidence suggests that gap junctions… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Block of Specific Gap Junction Channel Subtypes by 2-Aminoethoxydiphenyl Borate (2-APB)
2-Aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB), an inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor modulator, inhibits capacitive current transients… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Involvement of Gap Junctions in the Manifestation and Control of the Duration of Seizures in Rats In Vivo
Summary:  Purpose: The possible role of gap junctions in the manifestation and control of the duration of seizures was tested on… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Connexin 36 controls synchronization of Ca2+ oscillations and insulin secretion in MIN6 cells.
Cx36 is the predominant connexin isoform expressed by pancreatic beta-cells. However, little is known about the role of this… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Connexin family members target to lipid raft domains and interact with caveolin-1.
Lipid rafts are cholesterol-sphingolipid-rich microdomains that function as platforms for membrane trafficking and signal… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Connexin26 in adult rodent central nervous system: Demonstration at astrocytic gap junctions and colocalization with connexin30 and connexin43
The connexin family of proteins (Cx) that form intercellular gap junctions in vertebrates is well represented in the mammalian… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Global Ischemia-Induced Increases in the Gap Junctional Proteins Connexin 32 (Cx32) and Cx36 in Hippocampus and Enhanced Vulnerability of Cx32 Knock-Out Mice
Gap junctions are conductive channels that connect the interiors of coupled cells. In the hippocampus, GABA-containing… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Cx36 preferentially connects beta-cells within pancreatic islets.
Previous studies have provided evidence for the transcripts of Cx43 and Cx45 within pancreatic islets. As of yet, however, it has… 
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