Enhanced gap junction intercellular communication inhibits catabolic and pro-inflammatory responses in tenocytes against heat stress
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DOI: 10.1007/s12079-017-0397-3
Abstract: Elevation of tendon core temperature during severe activity is well known. However, its effects on tenocyte function have not been studied in detail. The present study tested a hypothesis that heat stimulation upregulates tenocyte catabolism,… read more here.
Keywords: junction intercellular; communication; gap junction; intercellular communication ... See more keywords
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals rapidly affect intercellular signaling in Leydig cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2020.115177
Abstract: A decline in male fertility possibly caused by environmental contaminants, namely endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), is a topic of public concern and scientific interest. This study addresses a specific role of testicular gap junctional intercellular communication… read more here.
Keywords: endocrine disrupting; disruption; gjic; disrupting chemicals ... See more keywords
Gadolinium Chloride Restores the Function of the Gap Junctional Intercellular Communication between Hepatocytes in a Liver Injury
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153748
Abstract: Background: Gadolinium chloride (GdCl3) has been reported to attenuate liver injury caused by a variety of toxicants. Gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) is thought to be essential in controlling liver homeostasis and pathology. Here we… read more here.
Keywords: function; gadolinium chloride; gap junctional; gjic ... See more keywords