Consuming Genistein Improves Survival Rates in the Absence of Laxative in ΔF508-CF Female Mice
Genistein is a naturally occurring isoflavone found in soy. Genistein has been shown to increase the open probability of the most common cystic fibrosis (CF) disease-associated mutation, ∆F508-CFTR. Mice homozygous for the ∆F508 mutation are characterized with severe intestinal disease and require c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1418 |