Stat3 and Gap Junctions in Normal and Lung Cancer Cells

Gap junctions are channels linking the interiors of neighboring cells. A reduction in gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) correlates with high cell proliferation, while oncogene products such as Src suppress GJIC, through the Ras/Raf/Erk and other effector pathways. High Src activity w...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Guy, Mulu Geletu, Rozanne Arulanandam, Leda Raptis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/6/2/646