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Unraveling the complex genetic model for cystic fibrosis: pleiotropic effects of modifier genes on early cystic fibrosis-related morbidities.
Human genetics - 1 Feb 2014
Li Weili, Soave David, Miller Melissa R, Keenan Katherine, Lin Fan, Gong Jiafen, Chiang Theodore, Stephenson Anne L, Durie Peter, Rommens Johanna, Sun Lei, Strug Lisa J
Abstract excerpt
The existence of pleiotropy in disorders with multi-organ involvement can suggest therapeutic targets that could ameliorate overall disease severity. Here we assessed pleiotropy of modifier genes in cystic fibrosis (CF). CF, caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, affects the lungs, liver, pancreas and intestines. However, modifier genes contribute to variable...
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