CONNEXIN43
\kənˈɛksɪn fˈɔːtiθɹˈiː], \kənˈɛksɪn fˈɔːtiθɹˈiː], \k_ə_n_ˈɛ_k_s_ɪ_n f_ˈɔː_t_i_θ_ɹ_ˈiː]\
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A 43 kD 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.
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