Gap Channels

More Information »Gap channels (gap junctions) are specialized cell-cell contacts that provide direct intracellular communication. They allow passive diffusion of molecules up to 1 kDa, including nutrients, metabolites (glucose), ions (K⁺, Ca²⁺) and second messengers (IP₃, cAMP).

Gap Channel Products

Blockers
Cat.No.	Product Name / Activity
3348	¹⁰Panx
	Panx-1 mimetic inhibitory peptide; blocks pannexin-1 gap junctions
3708	Scrambled ¹⁰Panx
	Scrambled version of ¹⁰Panx (Cat. No. 3348), Panx-1 mimetic inhibitory peptide
3096	Carbenoxolone disodium
	Gap junction blocker. Also inhibitor of 11 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
1950	Gap 26
	Gap junction blocker; inhibits smooth muscle contraction and IP₃-mediated ATP release
1476	Gap 27
	Selective gap junction blocker

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