Inherited deficiencies in any one of 3 genes (surfactant protein B, surfactant protein C, and ATP-binding cassette transporter A3) can cause neonatal respiratory distress syndrome by disrupting metabolism of the pulmonary surfactant. The investigators will use state of the art methods to link specific changes in the genetic code of each of these genes with disruption of discrete steps in the metabolism of the pulmonary surfactant in human newborn infants. These studies will lead to improved diagnostic capabilities and suggest novel strategies to correct surfactant deficiency in newborn infants.
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Association of specific variants or interactions among variants in SFTPB, SFTPC, and ABCA3 with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Timeframe: 1 week