Human connexin hemichannel, illustration

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Illustration of the structure of a human connexin hemichannel in the absence of calcium ions. Connexins form large-pore channels that function either as dodecameric gap junctions or hexameric hemichannels to allow the regulated movement of small molecules and ions across cell membranes.

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Photo credit: © FRANCISCO J. ENGUITA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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