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This inflammation has been linked to connexin-based gap junctions and hemichannels in brain glial cells, with ongoing global research aiming to discover ways to block connexin hemichannels to reduce neuroinflammation with fewer side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discovery of D4 Compound<\/strong><br>The Hong Kong research team identified a new small organic compound named D4, which selectively blocks connexin hemichannels without affecting gap junctions. In a mouse model, D4 was found to strongly suppress neuroinflammation-induced TLE, curb seizures, and increase survival rates. 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