Genetic testing for cystic fibrosis.

doi:10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38292-x

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Genetic testing for cystic fibrosis.

Pediatric clinics of North America - 1 Apr 1992

Beaudet A L

Abstract excerpt

Cystic fibrosis occurs in 1 in 2000 to 4000 whites, and about 1 in 25 people are heterozygous carriers. The CF gene is cloned, and a single common mutation is found on 70% to 75% of CF chromosomes in most populations. Numerous different mutations are found on the remaining CF chromosomes. DNA ana...

Topics

Cloning, Molecular
Cystic Fibrosis
Family
Genetic Carrier Screening
Genetic Counseling
Genotype
Humans
Incidence
Mutation
Phenotype

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