Mutations that permit residual CFTR function delay acquisition of multiple respiratory pathogens in CF patients.
Respir Res. 2010 Oct 8;11(1):140. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-11-140.
Respir Res. 2010.
PMID: 20932301
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BACKGROUND: Lung infection by various organisms is a characteristic feature of cystic fibrosis (CF). CFTR genotype effects acquisition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa), however the effect on acquisition of other infectious organisms that frequently prece …
BACKGROUND: Lung infection by various organisms is a characteristic feature of cystic fibrosis (CF). CFTR genotype effects acquisi …