Cystic fibrosis salt/fluid controversy: In the thick of it

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Abstract

A new study shows that a mouse model of cystic fibrosis has lower levels of liquid on the surface of its airway epithelium which suggests that thickened airway secretions might have a role in the disease process and that rehydrating the airways might be of benefit to patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)888-889
Number of pages2
JournalNature medicine
Volume7
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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