Epidermal growth factor strongly affects epithelial Na+ transport and barrier function in fetal alveolar cells, with minor sex-specific effects
Abstract Male sex remains an independent risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm infants. Insufficient Na+ transport-mediated alveolar fluid clearance contributes to RDS development and we previously demonstrated sex-specific differences in Na+ transport. The epidermal growth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95410-y |