The Cx43 Carboxyl-Terminal Mimetic Peptide alphaCT1 Protects Endothelial Barrier Function in a ZO1 Binding-Competent Manner
R. E. Strauss, L. Mezache, R. Veeraraghavan, R. G. Gourdie
The study shows that the Cx43 carboxyl-terminal mimetic peptide CT1 protects endothelial barrier function by interacting with ZO1, preventing thrombin-induced breakdown.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2021Cell Biology