Connexins in Cancer, the Possible Role of Connexin46 as a Cancer Stem Cell-Determining Protein
Cancer is a widespread and incurable disease caused by genetic mutations, leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation and metastasis. Connexins (Cx) are transmembrane proteins that facilitate intercellular communication via hemichannels and gap junction channels. Among them, Cx46 is found mostly in t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/10/1460 |