Compositions and methods for modulating connexin hemichannels

Disclosed are compositions and methods for modulating hemichannel function in a cell, tissue or organ. The invention also relates to useful screens for detecting such compounds, particularly those capable of modulating connexin phosphorylation. Further provided are therapeutic methods for preventing...

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Hauptverfasser: PETERSEN JOERGEN SOEBERG, NEVE SOREN, LARSEN BJARNE DUE, JENSEN PETER HOLME, MEIER EDDI, NIELSEN MORTEN SCHAK, STEINESS EVA, HANSEN LARS BO LAURENBORG
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Zusammenfassung:Disclosed are compositions and methods for modulating hemichannel function in a cell, tissue or organ. The invention also relates to useful screens for detecting such compounds, particularly those capable of modulating connexin phosphorylation. Further provided are therapeutic methods for preventing or treating conditions impacted by undesired hemichannel function in a mammal such as heart arrhythmia.