Does anyone know if microRNA sequences can pass through neuronal gap junctions? I know they do go through gap junctions connecting glioma cells.

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Bela Volgyi

Hi Pablo!

Thanks for the answer and the very valuable links. I go and check them out.

best,

Béla

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