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Reduced NHE3-mediated Na+ absorption increases survival and decreases the incidence of intestinal obstructions in cystic fibrosis mice.
American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology - 1 Apr 2009
Bradford Emily M, Sartor Maureen A, Gawenis Lara R, Clarke Lane L, Shull Gary E
Abstract excerpt
In cystic fibrosis, impaired secretion resulting from loss of activity of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) causes dehydration of intestinal contents and life-threatening obstructions. Conversely, impaired absorption resulting from loss of the NHE3 Na+/H+ exchanger causes increased fluidity of the intestinal contents and diarrhea. To test the hypothesis that reduced NHE3-mediated...
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