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Phenotypic variability of R117H-CFTR expression within monozygotic twins.
Paediatric respiratory reviews - 1 Aug 2016
Waller Michael D, Simmonds Nicholas J
Abstract excerpt
Whilst cystic fibrosis is a monogenic condition, variation in phenotype exists for the same CFTR genotype, which is influenced by multiple genetic and non-genetic (environmental) factors. The R117H-CFTR mutation has variability directly relating to in cis poly-thymidine alleles, producing a differing spectrum of disease. This paper provides evidence of extreme phenotype variability - including fertility status -...
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