gap junction channel activity

I. Involved cell-cell interactions

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Interactors
Protein name
Directionality
Classification
1GJA3-GJA1CXA3_HUMAN - CXA1_HUMANGap-GapAdhesion by GAP junction
2GJA3-GJC1CXA3_HUMAN - CXG1_HUMANGap-GapAdhesion by GAP junction
3GJC1-GJA1CXG1_HUMAN - CXA1_HUMANGap-GapAdhesion by GAP junction

II. Literature review

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Namegap junction channel activity
IDGO_0005243
collection_id

Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0015285, GO:0015286

Exact synonym

innexin channel activity

Description

A wide pore channel activity that enables a direct cytoplasmic connection from one cell to an adjacent cell. The gap junction can pass large solutes as well as electrical signals between cells. Gap junctions consist of two gap junction hemi-channels, or connexons, one contributed by each membrane through which the gap junction passes.

Related synonym

connexin

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