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ReviewTranslational neuroscience2026

Diverse roles of connexins in the neuro-vasculature in homeostasis and disease.

Valentin Delobel, Nafiisha Genet, Karen K Hirschi

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Review in Translational neuroscience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Valentin DelobelDepartment of Cell Biology and Developmental Genomics Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9124-3064
Nafiisha GenetDepartment of Cell Biology and Developmental Genomics Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2734-2882
Karen K HirschiDepartment of Cell Biology and Developmental Genomics Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Significant progress has advanced our understanding of brain physiology. The brain is now recognized as an integrated network rather than a compartmentalized organ, composed of diverse cell types including neurons, glial cells, and vascular components. Communication within this neurovascular unit relies on multiple receptors, transporters, and channels. Among these, gap junction channels formed by connexin proteins play a central role by enabling direct intercellular exchange of ions, metabolites, and signaling molecules. In the healthy brain, connexins contribute to homeostatic balance and neuronal activity, whereas their dysregulation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple neurological disorders. In this review, we summarize current knowledge on the physiological roles of connexins in the brain, analyze evidence from preclinical and clinical studies linking connexin dysfunction to disease, and discuss emerging therapeutic strategies targeting connexin-mediated signaling for the treatment of brain disorders.

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astrocytesblood-brain barrierconnexinsgap junctionsneurons

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PMID42433699
PMCPMC13351294

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