Cystic Fibrosis: Clinical Characteristics, Molecular Mechanisms and Treatment
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of CF, including its pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment. CF is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which encodes the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein. This protein is crucial for the [...]
