CONNEXINS
\kənˈɛksɪnz], \kənˈɛksɪnz], \k_ə_n_ˈɛ_k_s_ɪ_n_z]\
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A group of homologous proteins which form the intermembrane channels of GAP JUNCTIONS. The connexins 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.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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