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Signalling pathway

Gap junction communication

Communication between cells through functional junctional channels that relay intercellular signals

Hypotheses on this target 2

Gap junction communicationInhibition. Hypotheses on this target 0Activation. Hypotheses on this target 22Desensitisation. Hypotheses on this target 0Function preservation. Hypotheses on this target 0Feedback restoration. Hypotheses on this target 0Rhythm restoration. Hypotheses on this target 0
  • Inhibition
  • Activation2
  • Desensitisation
  • Function preservation
  • Feedback restoration
  • Rhythm restoration

Activation2

  • Skin cells restrain abnormal clones by relaying signals that end repair

    Where this hypothesis actsBasal keratinocyte networks during repair after compliance restoration, including mutant neighborhoods

    What is proposedRestore connected calcium-signal propagation before renewal accelerates

    With whatNot stated in the record

    HowStaged reconstruction to restore a spanning communication network before renewal accelerates, preserving cell viability, adhesion, and matrix mechanics

    Possible resultPossible restoration of repair termination and suppression of persistent mutant cycling and invasion

    2026-09-21

  • Clearing senescent bone-forming cells may weaken repair by breaking cell communication

    Where this hypothesis actsSurviving nonsenescent cells during bone repair after senescent-cell clearance

    What is proposedRestore junctional coupling after senescent-cell clearance

    With whatNot stated in the record

    HowNot stated in the record

    Possible resultPossible rescue of repair through restored formation-resorption coupling without restoring senescent burden

    2026-10-03