Robert Locklear: Gene in high-altitude cattle disease sheds light on human lung disease

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Gene in high-altitude cattle disease sheds light on human lung disease

A genetic mutation that causes pulmonary hypertension in cattle grazed at high altitude has been linked to a condition that leads to a life-threatening situation called brisket disease. This discovery may shed light on human lung disease, in particular, the mechanism behind non-familial pulmonary hypertension in patients with conditions such as emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis.