The epidermis expresses a number of connexin (Cx) proteins that are implicated in gap junction-mediated cell communication. associated with deafness neuropathy and skin disease indicating that Cx31 has a role in both epidermal differentiation plus auditory and neuronal function (13). Multiple autosomal dominant [including (R42P)Cx31 (C86S)Cx31 and (G12D)Cx31 (14 15 and recessive [(L34P)Cx31 (16)] Cx31… Continue reading The epidermis expresses a number of connexin (Cx) proteins that are