All of the following are true about connexons, EXCEPT:
Connexons is an assembly of six proteins called connexins. It is a unit of gap junction, helps substances to pass between cells without entering the extracellular fluid. Charcot marie tooth disease, its X linked form is said to be linked to mutant connexons. Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 21st Edition, Page 17
It is a protein
Has five subunits
Gap junction unit
Charcot marie tooth disease