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Pannexin1 and pannexin2 are members of the pannexin gene family which are widely expressed in the central nervous system. Here we present an overview of pannexin expression and distribution in the mouse cerebellum. Pannexin1 and pannexin2 are expressed in the Purkinje cells and in some cells of the granule cell layer. Pannexin2 is also expressed in the stellate cells of the molecular layer. A differential expression of pannexin1 and pannexin2 mRNA is observed during cerebellar development. These findings constitute the first indication of the involvement of pannexin molecules in the develo** cerebellum. Although the functional relevance of these molecules remains currently unknown, the abundance of pannexins in the Purkinje cells suggests that they may contribute to the generation of cerebellar rhythms.
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Ray, A., Zoidl, G., Wahle, P. et al. Pannexin expression in the cerebellum. Cerebellum 5, 189–192 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1080/14734220500530082
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