Abstract
Connexins (Cxs) and gap junction (GJ)-mediated communication have been linked with the regulation of cell cycle traverse. However, it is not clear whether Cx expression or GJ channel function are the key mediators in this process or at what stage this regulation may occur. We therefore tested the hypothesis that enhanced Cx expression could alter the rate of cell cycle traverse independently of GJ channel function. Sodium butyrate (NaBu) or anti-arrhythmic peptide (AAP10) were used to enhance Cx expression in HeLa cells stably expressing Cx43 (HeLa-43) and primary cultures of human fibroblasts (HFF) that predominantly express Cx43.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 772-782 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Cellular Biochemistry |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2010 |
Keywords
- connexins
- gap junctions
- wound healing