Flavonoids for cystic fibrosis therapy

摘要

Compositions and methods for therapy of cystic fibrosis and other conditions are provided. The compositions comprise one or more compounds such as flavones and/or isoflavones capable of stimulating chloride transport in epithelial tissues. Therapeutic methods involve the administration (e.g., orally or via inhalation) of such compositions to a patient afflicted with cystic fibrosis and/or another condition responsive to stimulation of chloride transport.