Paul Potnuru

HIF1A-dependent induction of alveolar miR-147b dampens SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS via direct targeting of viral RNA

BACKGROUND: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) causes significant morbidity and mortality during viral pneumonia, including SARS-CoV-2 infections. Nevertheless, most patients with SARS-CoV-2 infections recover seamlessly without developing ARDS, suggesting the existence o...