Club cells in the epidermis of the catfish, Corydoras aeneus and the loaches, Acanthophthalmus semicinctus and Botia horae contain chondroitin and keratan sulphate as demonstrated by immunocytochemistry using monoclonal antibodies. Their release from club cells might contribute to the physical support of the epithelium and could help seal damaged tissue.
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