The Impact of Highly Effective CFTR Modulators on Growth and Nutrition Status
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at increased risk of malnutrition and growth failure due to multiple factors as a result of suboptimal or absent function of the CFTR chloride channel protein. Dysfunctional CFTR contributes to increased energy expenditure, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency cau...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/2907 |