TGF-beta1 down-regulates connexin 43 expression and gap junction intercellular communication in rat hepatic stellate cells.

Lim, Michelle Chin Chia

TGF-beta1 down-regulates connexin 43 expression and gap junction intercellular communication in rat hepatic stellate cells. [electronic resource] - European journal of cell biology Dec 2009 - 719-30 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1618-1298

10.1016/j.ejcb.2009.08.003 doi


Animals
Cell Communication--drug effects
Cell Growth Processes--physiology
Cells, Cultured
Connexin 43--biosynthesis
Down-Regulation
Gap Junctions--genetics
Gene Knockout Techniques
Hepatic Stellate Cells--cytology
Humans
Male
Phosphorylation
RNA, Messenger--biosynthesis
RNA, Small Interfering--administration & dosage
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Signal Transduction
Transfection
Transforming Growth Factor beta1--genetics