Reduced expression of the Connexin26 gen
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Kyoko Shimizu; Yozo Shimoichi; Daisei Hinotsume; Yumi Itsuzaki; Hiromasa Fujii;
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Article
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2006
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Gap junctions are mediated by intercellular channels that connect adjacent cells and are composed of Connexin (Cx) proteins. A member of the Cx family, Cx26 is considered a potential tumor suppressor in several cancers. The expression of __Cx26__ gene and its methylation status in rat l