Ionic transport in tall columnar epithelial (TCE) cells obtained by nasal brushing from non-cystic fibrosis (CF) individuals.

Tall columnar epithelial (TCE) cells can be obtained by a non-invasive procedure through brushing the inferior turbinate and the adjacent lateral nasal wall. Here, we present results from the functional study of epithelial cells, thus obtained by using the patch-clamp technique. By patch-clamping th...

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Main Authors: Ana C Maurício, D Penque, M D Amaral, K T Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2004-12-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1123