Intercellular communication in atherosclerosis

Laurent Pierre Burnier, Pierre Fontana, Anne Angelillo-Scherrer, Brenda R Kwak

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Abstract

Cell-to-cell communication is a process necessary for physiological tissue homeostasis and appears often altered during disease. Gap junction channels, formed by connexins, allow the direct intercellular communication between adjacent cells. After a brief review of the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, we will discuss the role of connexins throughout the different stages of the disease.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPhysiology
Vol/bind24
Sider (fra-til)36-44
Antal sider9
ISSN1548-9213
DOI
StatusUdgivet - feb. 2009
Udgivet eksterntJa

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