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Identification of cystic fibrosis mutations in the United Arab Emirates. Mutations in brief no. 133. Online.
1 Jan 1998
Abstract excerpt
We have designed a study aimed at identifying the genetic mutations responsible for cystic fibrosis (CF) in the population of the United Arab Emirates. The prevalence of CF in the UAE is at least 1/15,000 live births and the disease is associated with very severe clinical presentations. We have investigated 17 unrelated families. Ten UAE national families were of Bedouin descent: all 15 CF patients, who presented...
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