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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CFTR chloride channel [ 1 ] . CFTR is known to possess multiple cellular functions beyond its role as an apical membrane chloride channel [ 2 ] . For example, regulation of other ion channels, such as the epithelial sodium channel and the outwardly rectified chloride channel, are well-described functions of CFTR [ 3 4 ] . Numerous other functions, such as regulation of intracellular vesicular pH, regulation of membrane recycling, and regulation of mucin exocytosis are less firmly established.
Caco-2 cells were grown as confluent monolayers on transwell filters and tight-junction formation was confirmed by the inability of inulin to diffuse from the apical to the basolateral surface.
The apical areas are where type II pneumocytes are located, and the very distal parts of the respiratory tree are where Clara cells are located.
The oligonucleotide used for these studies contains the apical portion and part of the stem portion of domain III and, therefore, might bind one or both of these subunits.
The result is that, when the frequency of sound is high, it will produce a peak of vibration near the oval window (Figure 1A); if the frequency is low, the peak of vibration will be nearer the far (apical) end of the cochlea [10].