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Association of CFTR gene mutation with bronchial asthma.
The Indian journal of medical research - 1 Apr 2012
Maurya Nutan, Awasthi Shally, Dixit Pratibha
Abstract excerpt
Mutation on both the copies of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene results in cystic fibrosis (CF), which is a recessively transmitted genetic disorder. It is hypothesized that individuals heterozygous for CFTR gene mutation may develop obstructive pulmonary diseases like asthma. There is great heterogeneity in the phenotypic presentation and severity of CF lung disease. This could be...
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