One gap junction consists of a cluster of closely packed pairs of transmembrane channels, the connexons, through which materials of low MW diffuse from one cell to a neighboring cell

Cell membraneCell junction, gap junction

Ectodermal dysplasia 2, Clouston type

A form of ectodermal dysplasia, a heterogeneous group of disorders due to abnormal development of two or more ectodermal structures such as hair, teeth, nails and sweat glands, with or without any additional clinical sign. Each combination of clinical features represents a different type of ectodermal dysplasia. ECTD2 is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by atrichosis, nail hypoplasia and deformities, hyperpigmentation of the skin, normal teeth, normal sweat and sebaceous gland function. Palmoplantar hyperkeratosis is a frequent feature. Hearing impairment has been detected in few cases.

Structural component of gap junctions (PubMed:16849369, PubMed:17551008, PubMed:19340074, PubMed:19384972, PubMed:21094651, PubMed:26753910). Gap junctions are dodecameric channels that connect the cytoplasm of adjoining cells. They are formed by the docking of two hexameric hemichannels, one from each cell membrane (PubMed:17551008, PubMed:19340074, PubMed:21094651, PubMed:26753910). Small molecules and ions diffuse from one cell to a neighboring cell via the central pore (PubMed:16849369, PubM

Cell membraneCell junction, gap junction

Deafness, autosomal recessive, 1A

A form of non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural deafness results from damage to the neural receptors of the inner ear, the nerve pathways to the brain, or the area of the brain that receives sound information.

Probable transcription factor which exert its primary action widely during early neural development and in a very limited set of neurons in the mature brain

Nucleus

Deafness, X-linked, 2

A form of deafness characterized by both conductive hearing loss resulting from stapes (perilymphatic gusher) fixation, and progressive sensorineural deafness.