Definition of Connexon

1. Noun. (biochemistry) An assembly of six connexins forming a bridge called a gap junction between the cytoplasms of two adjacent cells. ¹

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Medical Definition of Connexon

1. The functional unit of gap junctions. An assembly of six membrane spanning proteins connexins having a water filled gap in the centre. Two connexons in juxtaposed membranes link to form a continuous pore through both membranes. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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