Gap junctions are tiny channels or openings that allow cells to directly communicate with each other. They help in the transfer of important molecules and signals between cells, allowing them to coordinate and work together. Full definition
We asked if UNC - 9 expression in AVB might substitute for loss of UNC - 7S and form gap junction channels with UNC - 9 expressed in B motor neurons. (neuraldevelopment.biomedcentral.com)
Proper AVB: B gap junction formation requires UNC - 7S expression in AVB interneurons and UNC - 9 expression in B motor neurons. (neuraldevelopment.biomedcentral.com)
Individual connexin, innexin and pannexin proteins have all been shown to form gap junction channels with similar properties as assayed in paired Xenopus oocytes (for example, [4, 7, 8]-RRB-. (neuraldevelopment.biomedcentral.com)