Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF), caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene on chromosome 7, is the most common life-shortening autosomal recessive disorder in populations of European origin. The diagnosis, treatment and survival rate of CF are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Lancet (British edition) 1998-01, Vol.351 (9098), p.277-282
Hauptverfasser:	Rosenstein, Beryl J, Zeitlin, Pamela L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cystic fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis - diagnosis Cystic Fibrosis - genetics Cystic Fibrosis - physiopathology Cystic Fibrosis - therapy Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Gene therapy Genetic Therapy Humans Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Medical diagnosis Medical sciences Mutation Other diseases. Semiology Prognosis Seminars Survival
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Zusammenfassung:	Cystic fibrosis (CF), caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene on chromosome 7, is the most common life-shortening autosomal recessive disorder in populations of European origin. The diagnosis, treatment and survival rate of CF are discussed.
ISSN:	0140-6736 1474-547X
DOI:	10.1016/S0140-6736(97)09174-5