“. . . We are studying structure, function and pathophysiology of molecule channels (channels that, in addition to ions, are permeable to molecules)”
Calcium binding at the pore of Cx26 hemichannels
(In collaboration with Lyna Lu)
Check out some of our latest experiments!
Propagation of calcium waves in coupled mouse cardiomyocytes, loaded with Fluo-4
Optical mapping of calcium signaling in isolated Langendorff-perfused mouse heart.
Super-resolution imaging of Cx43 and N-cadherin in isolated mouse ventricular cardiomyocyte.
J.E. Contreras Lab 