2012
Regulation of Intercellular Calcium Signaling Through Calcium Interactions with Connexin-Based Channels
Orellana J, Sánchez H, Schalper K, Figueroa V, Sáez J. Regulation of Intercellular Calcium Signaling Through Calcium Interactions with Connexin-Based Channels. Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology 2012, 740: 777-794. PMID: 22453969, DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-2888-2_34.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGap junction channelsConnexin-based channelsExtra-cellular milieuNumerous cellular eventsCell-cell interactionsMembrane proteinsMolecular basisCellular eventsIntercellular communicationJunction channelsRole of Ca2ConnexinsIntercellular calciumHemichannelsIntercellular propagationIntercellular Ca2RegulationCalcium wavesCalcium interactionCa2ProteinPathwayInteractionFamily
2009
Dysfunctions of the diffusional membrane pathways mediated by hemichannels in inherited and acquired human diseases.
Schalper K, Orellana J, Berthoud V, Sáez J. Dysfunctions of the diffusional membrane pathways mediated by hemichannels in inherited and acquired human diseases. Current Vascular Pharmacology 2009, 7: 486-505. PMID: 19485891, DOI: 10.2174/157016109789043937.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman genetic diseasesNormal cell functioningHemichannel activityMost cell typesConnexin mutantsForm homoTransmembrane proteinMembrane permeabilizationPlasma membraneLethal stimuliMembrane pathwaysCell functioningHuman diseasesCell deathCell typesGenetic diseasesMost cellsHemichannelsPannexinsSmall moleculesConnexinsTransportersPathological conditionsPathwayVertebrates
2008
Currently Used Methods for Identification and Characterization of Hemichannels
Schalper K, Palacios-Prado N, Orellana J, Sáez J. Currently Used Methods for Identification and Characterization of Hemichannels. Cell Communication & Adhesion 2008, 15: 207-218. PMID: 18649191, DOI: 10.1080/15419060802014198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVertebrate cellsMammalian cellsTransmembrane proteinPlasma membraneFunctional hemichannelsMolecular identityPannexin hemichannelsConnexin hemichannelsHemichannelsCommunication pathwaysSmall moleculesConnexinsNew experimental approachExperimental approachCellsPannexinsBulk of informationProteinIdentificationPathwayParacrineMembraneVivoResponseFurther studies