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A chemical corrector modifies the channel function of F508del-CFTR.
Molecular pharmacology - 1 Sept 2010
Kim Chiaw Patrick, Wellhauser Leigh, Huan Ling Jun, Ramjeesingh Mohabir, Bear Christine E
Abstract excerpt
The deletion of Phe-508 (F508del) constitutes the most prevalent cystic fibrosis-causing mutation. This mutation leads to cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) misfolding and retention in the endoplasmic reticulum and altered channel activity in mammalian cells. This folding...
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