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As reported previously, monoclonal antibodies can be generated that bind against guinea pig cochlear structures. Preliminary immunocytochemical characterization revealed that one of these monoclonal antibodies (KHRI 3) most probably binds against a surface structure of guinea pig cochlear supporting cells. This study was undertaken to further characterize the KHRI 3 epitope in the cochlea. Since KHRI 3 immunolabeling appeared to be punctate and epitope expression was most pronounced in the reticular lamina, we hypothesized that KHRI 3 epitopes are related to microvilli. To prove this hypothesis immunoelectron microscopy was used. Also investigated was how epitope expression is altered in the reticular lamina microvilli following drug or noise-induced changes. When immunocytochemical results were compared to scanning electron microscopy findings, a striking correlation could be seen between changes in KRHI 3 immunolabeling and changes in the distribution of microvilli. These findings support the assumption that KHRI 3 epitopes are related to microvilli of inner ear supporting cells.
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Ptok, M., Carey, T.E. & Altschuler, R.A. Relationship of monoclonal antibody (KHRI 3 epitope) to cochlear supporting cell microvilli in the guinea pig. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 250, 345–350 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00188384
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