Chemicals and Drugs

Connexin 50

A connexin which forms the structural component of GAP JUNCTIONS in the EYE LENS. In humans, variants in the GJA8 gene cause multiple types of CATARACT.

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Abstract

A connexin which forms the structural component of GAP JUNCTIONS in the EYE LENS. In humans, variants in the GJA8 gene cause multiple types of CATARACT.

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Synonyms

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  • Gap Junction Protein Cx50
  • Lens Intrinsic Protein MP 70
  • Lens Protein MP70

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30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2026 (1987)

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  1. D12.776w.306.297
  2. D12.776w.543w.585w.250w.250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Connexin 50. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099264. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099264
  2. Connexin 50. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24786611