Connexon

Connexon
Connexon and connexin structure
Latin	connexona
Code	TH H1.00.01.1.02025

In biology, a connexon is an assembly of six proteins called connexins that can be a part of a gap junction channel between the cytoplasm of two adjacent cells. The connexon is actually the hemichannel supplied by a cell on one side of the junction; two connexons from opposing cells normally come together to form the complete intercellular gap junction channel. However, in some cells, the hemichannel itself is active as a conduit between the cytoplasm and the extracellular space.

Further reading

• Andrew L Harris and Darren Locke (2009). Connexins, A Guide. New York: Springer. pp. 574. ISBN 978-1-934115-46-6. http://www.springer.com/978-1-934115-46-6.