Expression of connexins in human preimplantation embryos in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Intercellular communication via gap junctions is required to coordinate developmental processes in the mammalian embryo. We have investigated if the connexin (Cx) isoforms known to form gap junctions in rodent preimplantation embryos are also expressed in human e...

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Main Authors: Leese Henry J, Traub Otto, Kibschull Mark, Wilson Yvonne, Bloor Debra J, Winterhager Elke, Kimber Susan J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/2/1/25