Hyperinflammation in cystic fibrosis has been linked to decreased levels of caveolin-1, resulting in higher LPS responsiveness of TLR4. Here the authors show that in a mouse model of cystic fibrosis decreased Akt results in accumulation of miR-199a-5p directly targeting caveolin-1 in macrophages.
- Ping-xia Zhang
- Jijun Cheng
- Emanuela M. Bruscia
