Metabolomics of pulmonary exacerbations reveals the personalized nature of cystic fibrosis disease
Background. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that results in chronic infections of the lungs. CF patients experience intermittent pulmonary exacerbations (CFPE) that are associated with poor clinical outcomes. CFPE involves an increase in disease symptoms requiring more aggressive therapy....
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Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-08-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/2174.pdf |