MeSH definition : A 43-kDa peptide which is a member of the connexin family of gap junction proteins.
Connexin 43 is a product of a gene in the alpha class of connexin genes (the alpha-1
gene). It was first isolated from mammalian heart, but is widespread in the body including
the brain.;
MeSH synonym : connexin43; cx43;
CISMeF synonym : 43, connexin;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connexin 43;
A 43-kDa peptide which is a member of the connexin family of gap junction proteins.
Connexin 43 is a product of a gene in the alpha class of connexin genes (the alpha-1
gene). It was first isolated from mammalian heart, but is widespread in the body including
the brain.