Connexin Mutations in Human Disease

September 2004 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”

David P. Kelsell

connexin Cx26 Cx31 gap junctions epidermal differentiation ectodermal epithelium hair growth abnormalities hyperkeratosis

Studysummary This review discusses the role of connexin mutations in various human disorders, highlighting their impact on ectodermal epithelial phenotypes like hearing loss and skin abnormalities, but it presents no new clinical findings.

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