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Non-CF club cells secrete Na+ and Cl\u2212 to the lumen side after cAMP stimulation. CF ionocytes and club cells do not transport ions in response to cAMP stimulation, but incubation with CFTR modulators elexacaftor\/tezacaftor\/ivacaftor restores transport properties.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conclude that ionocytes do not contribute to ASL formation but regulate ASL pH. Club cells secrete the bulk of airway fluid. 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