Connexins(Cx) plays an important role in embryonic growth, cell proliferation, differentiation, signal transduction and substance communication, etc.

• 间隙连接蛋白(Cx)基因在胚胎发育、细胞生长、分化及细胞间信号传递、物质交流等方面起着重要作用,Cx基因的表达及功能异常与肿瘤发生密切相关。