# Connexins and lens biology

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/connexins-and-lens-biology-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 1,081,269 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the structure, function, regulation, and role of gap junctions and connexins in various biological processes, including cell communication, neuronal synchronization, cataract formation, astrocyte function, and ocular diseases. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11480 |
| Works | 49,624 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Walter C. Willett](https://scholariq.org/researchers/walter-c-willett/)
- [Guido Kroemer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/guido-kroemer/)
- [Jost B. Jonas](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jost-b-jonas/)
- [Jun Wang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jun-wang-11/)
- [Rakhi Dandona](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rakhi-dandona/)
- [Lalit Dandona](https://scholariq.org/researchers/lalit-dandona/)
- [Tien Yin Wong](https://scholariq.org/researchers/tien-yin-wong/)
- [Graham A. Colditz](https://scholariq.org/researchers/graham-a-colditz/)
- [Peter Libby](https://scholariq.org/researchers/peter-libby/)
- [Alberto Mantovani](https://scholariq.org/researchers/alberto-mantovani/)
- [Ronald Klein](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ronald-klein/)
- [Meir J. Stampfer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/meir-j-stampfer/)

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