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apical membrane, the layer of plasma membrane on the apical side (the side toward the lumen) of the epithelial cells in a body tube or cavity, separated from the basolateral membrane by the zonula occludens. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the thyroid gland, a disorder in the function of pendrin may cause diminished iodide transport over the apical membrane that results in iodide remaining in the thyrocyte and a consequent decrease of organification of iodide. |
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