Regulation of Intercellular Calcium Signaling Through Calcium Interactions with Connexin-Based Channels

Orellana J.A.; Schalper K.A.; Figueroa, V.; SANCHEZ, H.A.; Sáez, J.C.

Abstract

The synchronization of numerous cellular events requires complex electric and metabolic cell-cell interactions. Connexins are a family of membrane proteins that constitute the molecular basis of two kinds of channels: gap junction channels (GJCs), which allow direct cytoplasm-cytoplasm communication, and hemichannels (HCs) that provide a pathway for exchanges between the intra and extra-cellular milieu. Both kind of connexin-based channels support intercellular communication via intercellular propagation of calcium waves. Here, we review evidence supporting the role of Ca 2+ in the regulation of GJCs and HCs formed by connexins. Also it is speculated how these connexin-based channels could contribute to the propagation of intercellular Ca 2+ signals. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.

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Título según WOS: Regulation of Intercellular Calcium Signaling Through Calcium Interactions with Connexin-Based Channels
Título según SCOPUS: Regulation of intercellular calcium signaling through calcium interactions with connexin-based channels
Título de la Revista: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Volumen: 740
Editorial: SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG
Fecha de publicación: 2012
Página de inicio: 777
Página final: 794
Idioma: English
URL: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84859884278&partnerID=40&md5=49650ac97de28f3b9d4385099499eda9
DOI:

10.1007/978-94-007-2888-2_34

Notas: ISI, SCOPUS