Connexins

  • Form gap junctions via hexad of 6 connexin proteins
  • Autosomal dominant - form heterodimers with normal protein
  • Connexin 30 (GJB6)
    • Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
    • KID syndrome
  • Connexin 31 (GJB3), Connexin 30.3 (GJB 4)
    • Erythrokeratoderma variabilis