reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJan 21, 2015Closed access

Origins of Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease

University of Iowa · Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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Abstract

Mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator undermine many host defense systems by inhibiting the function of airway-surface liquid, causing flaws in mucociliary transport, and compromising other lung-protection mechanisms.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
  • Medicine
  • Lung
  • Mucociliary clearance
  • Lung function
  • Lung disease
  • Regulator
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