The Relevance of Aquaporins for the Physiology, Pathology, and Aging of the Female Reproductive System in Mammals
Aquaporins constitute a group of water channel proteins located in numerous cell types. These are pore-forming transmembrane proteins, which mediate the specific passage of water molecules through membranes. It is well-known that water homeostasis plays a crucial role in different reproductive proce...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/12/2570 |