Definition of Connexin

1. Noun. (protein) Any of a class of transmembrane proteins that form assembled structures in vertebrates ¹

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Medical Definition of Connexin

1. A group of homologous proteins which form the intermembrane channels of gap junctions. They appear to be the major structural proteins of the connexon and are the products of an identified gene family which has both highly conserved and highly divergent regions. The variety contributes to the wide range of functional properties of gap junctions. (18 Jul 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Connexin

connectors
connects
connects the dots
conned
connegative
connegatives
connellite
connellites
connemara
connemaras
conner
conners
connes
connex
connex.
connexin (current term)
connexin 43
connexins
connexion
connexional
connexionally
connexions
connexity
connexive
connexives
connexon
connexons
connexus
connexus intertendineus
conning

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