# Connexins and lens biology

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

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 | t11480 |
| Works | 141 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 141.

- [Prevalence of Cataract and Pseudophakia/Aphakia Among Adults in theUnited States](https://scholariq.org/papers/prevalence-of-cataract-and-pseudophakia-aphakia-among-adults-in-theunited-states/)
- [GJB2 Mutations and Degree of Hearing Loss: A Multicenter Study](https://scholariq.org/papers/gjb2-mutations-and-degree-of-hearing-loss-a-multicenter-study/)
- [Usher Syndrome 1D and Nonsyndromic Autosomal Recessive Deafness DFNB12 Are Caused by Allelic Mutations of the Novel Cadherin-Like Gene CDH23](https://scholariq.org/papers/usher-syndrome-1d-and-nonsyndromic-autosomal-recessive-deafness-dfnb12-are/)
- [Diabetic cataract formation: potential role of glycosylation of lens crystallins.](https://scholariq.org/papers/diabetic-cataract-formation-potential-role-of-glycosylation-of-lens-crystallins/)
- [Relation between Corneal Innervation with Confocal Microscopy and Corneal Sensitivity with Noncontact Esthesiometry in Patients with Dry Eye](https://scholariq.org/papers/relation-between-corneal-innervation-with-confocal-microscopy-and-corneal/)
- [The mechanism of cone cell death in Retinitis Pigmentosa](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-mechanism-of-cone-cell-death-in-retinitis-pigmentosa/)
- [Dependence of junctional conductance on proton, calcium and magnesium ions in cardiac paired cells of guinea‐pig.](https://scholariq.org/papers/dependence-of-junctional-conductance-on-proton-calcium-and-magnesium-ions-in/)
- [GJB2-associated hearing loss: Systematic review of worldwide prevalence, genotype, and auditory phenotype](https://scholariq.org/papers/gjb2-associated-hearing-loss-systematic-review-of-worldwide-prevalence-genotype/)
- [Post-cataract Prevention of Inflammation and Macular Edema by Steroid and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Eye Drops](https://scholariq.org/papers/post-cataract-prevention-of-inflammation-and-macular-edema-by-steroid-and/)
- [Unexpected link between an antibiotic, pannexin channels and apoptosis](https://scholariq.org/papers/unexpected-link-between-an-antibiotic-pannexin-channels-and-apoptosis/)
- [Different apoptotic mechanisms are activated in male and female brains after neonatal hypoxia–ischaemia](https://scholariq.org/papers/different-apoptotic-mechanisms-are-activated-in-male-and-female-brains-after/)
- [Gap Junction Dysfunction in the Prefrontal Cortex Induces Depressive-Like Behaviors in Rats](https://scholariq.org/papers/gap-junction-dysfunction-in-the-prefrontal-cortex-induces-depressive-like/)
- [Melanosomes Are Transferred from Melanocytes to Keratinocytes through the Processes of Packaging, Release, Uptake, and Dispersion](https://scholariq.org/papers/melanosomes-are-transferred-from-melanocytes-to-keratinocytes-through-the/)
- [Effects of High-Dose Modified-Release Nicotinic Acid on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Function](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-high-dose-modified-release-nicotinic-acid-on-atherosclerosis-and/)
- [Sirt1 protects against oxidative stress-induced renal tubular cell apoptosis by the bidirectional regulation of catalase expression](https://scholariq.org/papers/sirt1-protects-against-oxidative-stress-induced-renal-tubular-cell-apoptosis-by/)

## Topic primary papers

Showing 15 of 47.

- [Unexpected link between an antibiotic, pannexin channels and apoptosis](https://scholariq.org/papers/unexpected-link-between-an-antibiotic-pannexin-channels-and-apoptosis/)
- [Gap Junction Dysfunction in the Prefrontal Cortex Induces Depressive-Like Behaviors in Rats](https://scholariq.org/papers/gap-junction-dysfunction-in-the-prefrontal-cortex-induces-depressive-like/)
- [Plasma Antioxidants and Risk of Cortical and Nuclear Cataract](https://scholariq.org/papers/plasma-antioxidants-and-risk-of-cortical-and-nuclear-cataract/)
- [Connexin 36 Controls Synchronization of Ca2+ Oscillations and Insulin Secretion in MIN6 Cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/connexin-36-controls-synchronization-of-ca2-oscillations-and-insulin-secretion/)
- [Bovine corneal aldehyde dehydrogenase: The major soluble corneal protein with a possible dual protective role for the eye](https://scholariq.org/papers/bovine-corneal-aldehyde-dehydrogenase-the-major-soluble-corneal-protein-with-a/)
- [Connexins and the kidney](https://scholariq.org/papers/connexins-and-the-kidney/)
- [Connexin 43 Hemichannels Contribute to Cytoplasmic Ca2+ Oscillations by Providing a Bimodal Ca2+-dependent Ca2+ Entry Pathway](https://scholariq.org/papers/connexin-43-hemichannels-contribute-to-cytoplasmic-ca2-oscillations-by-providing/)
- [Pannexin channels in ATP release and beyond: An unexpected rendezvous at the endoplasmic reticulum](https://scholariq.org/papers/pannexin-channels-in-atp-release-and-beyond-an-unexpected-rendezvous-at-the/)
- [Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation reduces H2O2-induced oxidative damage in human lens epithelial cells.](https://scholariq.org/papers/lutein-and-zeaxanthin-supplementation-reduces-h2o2-induced-oxidative-damage-in/)
- [Identification of Two Regulatory Elements within the Promoter Region of the Mouse Connexin 43 Gene](https://scholariq.org/papers/identification-of-two-regulatory-elements-within-the-promoter-region-of-the/)
- [Sleep Disturbances Are Related to Decreased Transmission of Blue Light to the Retina Caused by Lens Yellowing](https://scholariq.org/papers/sleep-disturbances-are-related-to-decreased-transmission-of-blue-light-to-the/)
- [Cell junction proteins: Crossing the glomerular filtration barrier in diabetic nephropathy](https://scholariq.org/papers/cell-junction-proteins-crossing-the-glomerular-filtration-barrier-in-diabetic/)
- [Down‐regulation and CpG island hypermethylation of CRYAA in age‐related nuclear cataract](https://scholariq.org/papers/down-regulation-and-cpg-island-hypermethylation-of-cryaa-in-age-related-nuclear/)
- [Radioprotective Effects of Melatonin on Radiation-Induced Cataract](https://scholariq.org/papers/radioprotective-effects-of-melatonin-on-radiation-induced-cataract/)
- [Gap junctions and cell polarity: Connexin32 and connexin43 expressed in polarized thyroid epithelial cells assemble into separate gap junctions, which are located in distinct regions of the lateral plasma membrane domain](https://scholariq.org/papers/gap-junctions-and-cell-polarity-connexin32-and-connexin43-expressed-in-polarized/)

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