Article
Cystic fibrosis mutation delta F508 in Finland: other mutations predominate.
Human genetics - 1 Sept 1990
Kere J, Savilahti E, Norio R, Estivill X, de la Chapelle A
Abstract excerpt
The frequency of mutation delta F508 was determined in all 20 Finnish cystic fibrosis (CF) families with living affected children (19 with pancreatic insufficiency). delta F508 was detected in 18 out of 40 CF chromosomes (45%). At least two different mutations associated with pancreatic insuffici...
Topics
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Finland
- Gene Frequency
- Humans
- Mutation