A Barter Economy in Tumors: Exchanging Metabolites through Gap Junctions
To produce physiological functions, many tissues require their cells to be connected by gap junctions. Such diffusive coupling is important in establishing a cytoplasmic syncytium through which cells can exchange signals, substrates and metabolites. Often the benefits of connectivity become apparent...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/1/117 |