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Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator gene and in vivo transepithelial potentials.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 Oct 2006
Wilschanski Michael, Dupuis Annie, Ellis Lynda, Jarvi Keith, Zielenski Julian, Tullis Elizabeth, Martin Sheelagh, Corey Mary, Tsui Lap-Chee, Durie Peter
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AIM: To examine the relationship between cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator gene mutations (CFTR) and in vivo transepithelial potentials. METHODS: We prospectively evaluated 162 men including 31 healthy subjects, 21 obligate heterozygotes, 60 with congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD) and 50 with CF by extensive CFTR genotyping, sweat chloride and nasal potential difference testing....
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