Endothelial Connexins in Developmental and Pathological Angiogenesis.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_6D0BB9BC2FFE
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Endothelial Connexins in Developmental and Pathological Angiogenesis.
Journal
Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine
Author(s)
Haefliger J.A., Meda P., Alonso F.
ISSN
2157-1422 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2157-1422
Publication state
Published
Issued date
27/05/2022
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
12
Number
5
Pages
a041158
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Connexins (Cxs) constitute a large family of transmembrane proteins that form gap junction channels, which enable the direct transfer of small signaling molecules from cell to cell. In blood vessels, Cx channels allow the endothelial cells (ECs) to respond to external and internal cues as a whole and, thus, contribute to the maintenance of vascular homeostasis. While the role of Cxs has been extensively studied in large arteries, a growing body of evidence suggests that they also play a role in the formation of microvascular networks. Since the formation of new blood vessels requires the coordinated response of ECs to external stimuli, endothelial Cxs may play an important role there. Recent studies in developmental and pathologic models reveal that EC Cxs regulate physiological and pathological angiogenesis through canonical and noncanonical functions, making these proteins potential therapeutic targets for the development of new strategies aimed at a better control of angiogenesis.
Keywords
Connexins/metabolism, Endothelial Cells, Gap Junctions/physiology, Humans, Neovascularization, Pathologic/metabolism, Signal Transduction/physiology
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Web of science
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