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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Main Authors: Paweł Kordowitzki, Wiesława Kranc, Rut Bryl, Bartosz Kempisty, Agnieszka Skowronska, Mariusz T. Skowronski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/12/2570