In this study, the authors assess the early pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis (CF) pig gallbladder disease. The CF pig gallbladder epithelium lacks cAMP-stimulated anion and fluid transport. CF pig gallbladders also demonstrate increased luminal mucins MUC5AC and MUC5B accumulation without significant changes in the epithelial expression of gel-forming mucins compared to non-CF pigs.
- Keyan Zarei
- Mallory R. Stroik
- David A. Stoltz