Role of gap junctions in fluid secretion of lacrimal glands

In glands such as the liver and pancreas, gap junctions containing connexin 26 and 32 (Cx26 and Cx32, respectively) couple the secretory cells. Uncoupling these junctions compromises the secretory function of these glands.

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Published in:American Journal of Physiology: Cell Physiology 2002-03, Vol.51 (3), p.C501-C507
Main Authors: WALCOTT, Benjamin, MOORE, Leon C, BIRZGALIS, Aija, CLAROS, Nidia, VALIUNAS, Virginijus, OTT, Thomas, WILLECKE, Klaus, BRINK, Peter R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Body fluids
Cells
Eyes & eyesight
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Membranes
Proteins
Vertebrates: skin, associated glands, phaneres, light organs, various exocrine glands (salt gland, uropygial gland...), adipose tissue, connective tissue
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Summary:In glands such as the liver and pancreas, gap junctions containing connexin 26 and 32 (Cx26 and Cx32, respectively) couple the secretory cells. Uncoupling these junctions compromises the secretory function of these glands.
ISSN:0363-6143
1522-1563