Connexin 43 Plays a Role in Pulmonary Vascular Reactivity in Mice

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a chronic condition characterized by vascular remodeling and increased vaso-reactivity. PAH is more common in females than in males (~3:1). Connexin (Cx)43 has been shown to be involved in cellular communication within the pulmonary vasculature. Therefore, we...

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Main Authors: Myo Htet, Jane E. Nally, Andrew Shaw, Bradley E. Foote, Patricia E. Martin, Yvonne Dempsie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/7/1891