Diversity and properties of connexin gap junction channels

M Račkauskas, V Neverauskas, VA Skeberdis - Medicina, 2010 - mdpi.com
Gap junction channels are composed of two apposing hemichannels (connexons) in the
contiguous cells and provide a direct pathway for electrical and metabolic signaling between …

Early outcomes after lung transplantation for severe COVID-19: a series of the first consecutive cases from four countries

…, A Shahmohammadi, M Rackauskas… - The lancet respiratory …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Lung transplantation is a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage lung
disease; however, it is infrequently considered for patients with acute respiratory distress …

The conditional connexin43G138R mouse mutant represents a new model of hereditary oculodentodigital dysplasia in humans

…, M Watkins, JS Kim, M Rackauskas… - Human molecular …, 2008 - academic.oup.com
Oculodentodigital dysplasia (ODDD) is a dominant negatively inherited disorder with
variable but characteristic anomalies of the fingers and toes, eyes, face and teeth, which are …

[HTML][HTML] Gating properties of heterotypic gap junction channels formed of connexins 40, 43, and 45

M Rackauskas, MM Kreuzberg, M Pranevicius… - Biophysical journal, 2007 - cell.com
Abstract Connexins (Cxs) 40, 43, and 45 are expressed in many different tissues, but most
abundantly in the heart, blood vessels, and the nervous system. We examined formation and …

Properties of mouse connexin 30.2 and human connexin 31.9 hemichannels: implications for atrioventricular conduction in the heart

…, MM Kreuzberg, M Rackauskas… - Proceedings of the …, 2006 - National Acad Sciences
Four connexins (Cxs), mouse (m) Cx30. 2, Cx40, Cx43, and Cx45, determine cell–cell
electrical signaling in mouse heart, and Cx43 and Cx45 are known to form unapposed …

Permeability of homotypic and heterotypic gap junction channels formed of cardiac connexins mCx30. 2, Cx40, Cx43, and Cx45

M Rackauskas, VK Verselis… - American Journal of …, 2007 - journals.physiology.org
We examined the permeabilities of homotypic and heterotypic gap junction (GJ) channels
formed of rodent connexins (Cx) 30.2, 40, 43, and 45, which are expressed in the heart and …

[HTML][HTML] Reproducing extracellular matrix adverse remodelling of non-ST myocardial infarction in a large animal model

…, AG Pauza, C Valente, M Rackauskas… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The rising incidence of non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and
associated long-term high mortality constitutes an urgent clinical issue. Unfortunately, the …

[HTML][HTML] Deceased-donor lobar lung transplant: a successful strategy for small-sized recipients

…, B Dunne, P Lemaitre, M Rackauskas… - The Journal of Thoracic …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Objectives Lobar lung transplantation (LLTx) from deceased donors is a potential
solution for donor–recipient size mismatch for small sized recipients. We reviewed our …

The VW diesel scandal: A case of corporate commissioned greenwashing

…, J Abresch, J Bowen, M Rackauskas… - Journal of …, 2018 - articlearchives.co
Few corporate scandals involving greenwashing are more blatant and laden with disregard
for the environment and a firm's own consumer base than Volkswagen's (VW) recent …

Surgical treatment of non-malignant laryngotracheal stenosis

R Rubikas, I Matukaitytė, JJ Jelisiejevas… - European Archives of …, 2014 - Springer
The objectives of this study were the following:(1) to analyze the results of surgical treatment
of non-malignant subglottic laryngeal and tracheal stenosis,(2) to evaluate the feasibility and …