Abstract
We identified the localization of the basolateral bumetanide-sensitive Na-K-2Cl cotransporter (BSC2) in the cochlea using an in situ hybridization method. In the rat cochlea, the BSC2 mRNA was mainly expressed in the strial marginal cells. Although the fibrocytes localized at the spiral prominence showed a weak expression of BSC2 mRNA, no expression was observed in the organ of Corti or spiral ganglion cells. The present findings are well consistent with a proposed cell model of ion transport in the marginal cell.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 324-326 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Brain research |
Volume | 765 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 Aug 15 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bumetanide- sensitive Na-K-2Cl cotransporter
- Fibrocyte
- Marginal cell
- Spiral ligament
- Stria vascularis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)
- Molecular Biology
- Clinical Neurology
- Developmental Biology