"We have known the genetic mutations that cause PKD for over a decade," explained Weimbs.

威母波斯解释道：“我们已经知道导致PKD的基因突变有二十年了。”

Objectives To discuss clinical characteristics and early diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in children.

目的探讨小儿多囊肾的临床特点及诊断情况。

The scientists studied the effects of rapamycin on mice. "When we administered rapamycin to mice with PKD and looked at their kidneys afterwards, we were absolutely amazed, " said Weimbs.

科学家们研究瑞帕霉素对老鼠的作用：“当我们将瑞帕霉素用于PKD老鼠，随后观察它们的肾脏，我们绝对很吃惊。”