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Epidemiology and genetics of cystic fibrosis in Asia: In preparation for the next-generation treatments.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Nov 2015
Singh Meenu, Rebordosa Cristina, Bernholz Juliane, Sharma Neeraj
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) in the Asian population is less frequently reported due to under-diagnosis and lack of centralized CF patient registries. Clinical studies on CF cases from Asia have documented a severe course of the disease. The spectrum of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) variants in this population is quite heterogeneous. In total, 166 variants have been reported on...
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