Low pH Reduces Bacterial Killing in Cystic Fibrosis
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 13:00
in Health & Medicine
Study shows that the liquid coating the airways is more acidic in newborn pigs with cystic fibrosis than in healthy newborn pigs. The increased acidity reduces the ability of the liquid to kill bacteria. Making the airway liquid less acidic restores bacterial killing in CF airways to almost normal levels.