Do canal cristae growth and fiber extension to the outer hair cells of the mouse ear require Prox1 activity?
These results identify a dual role of Prox1 during inner ear development; growth of the canal cristae and fiber guidance of Type II fibers along supporting cells in the cochlea.
Donor smoking history had a significant effect on early outcomes in lung transplantation in a current and cumulative dose-dependent fashion. However, no significant effect on late outcomes, including bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, was seen.