RNA interference for CFTR attenuates lung fluid absorption at birth in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Small interfering RNA (siRNA) against αENaC (α-subunit of the epithelial Na channel) and CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) was used to explore ENaC and CTFR function in newborn rat lungs.</p> <p>M...

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Main Authors: Folkesson Hans G, Koshy Shyny, Li Tianbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/55