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Morphology and function of Bast's valve: additional insight in its functioning using 3D-reconstruction.


ABSTRACT: The utriculo-endolymphatic valve was discovered by Bast in 1928. The function of Bast's valve is still unclear. By means of orthogonal-plane fluorescence optical sectioning (OPFOS) microscopy 3D-reconstructions of the valve and its surrounding region are depicted. The shape of the duct at the utricular side is that of a flattened funnel. In the direction of the endolymphatic duct and sac this funnel runs into a very narrow duct. The valve itself has a rigid 'arch-like' configuration. The opposing thin, one cell-layer thick, utricular membrane is highly compliant. We propose that opening and closure of the valve occurs through movement of the flexible base/utricular membrane away from and toward the relatively rigid valve lip.

SUBMITTER: Hofman R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2217619 | biostudies-other | 2008 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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