Article
Targeted disruption of NDST‐1 gene leads to pulmonary hypoplasia and neonatal respiratory distress in mice
2 Feb 2000
Abstract excerpt
In order to address the biological function of GlcNAc N-deacetylase/N-sulfotransferase-1 (NDST-1), we disrupted the NDST-1 gene by homologous recombination in mouse embryonic stem cells. The NDST-1 null mice developed respiratory distress and atelectasis that subsequently caused neonatal death. Morphological examination revealed type II pneumocyte immaturity, which was characterized by an increased glycogen...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
