Genetic testing for cystic fibrosis in adult patients

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in gene encoding cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) protein. Over 1400 mutations found in the gene contribute to the complexity of the CF phenotypes ranging from a...

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Main Authors: Marina Mencinger, Mira Šilar, Mitja Košnik, Peter Korošec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2006-02-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
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Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1992