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Synergy in Cystic Fibrosis Therapies: Targeting SLC26A9.
International journal of molecular sciences - 2 Dec 2021
Pinto Madalena C, Quaresma Margarida C, Silva Iris A L, Railean Violeta, Ramalho Sofia S, Amaral Margarida D
Abstract excerpt
SLC26A9, a constitutively active Cl- transporter, has gained interest over the past years as a relevant disease modifier in several respiratory disorders including Cystic Fibrosis (CF), asthma, and non-CF bronchiectasis. SLC26A9 contributes to epithelial Cl- secretion, thus preventing mucus obstruction under inflammatory conditions. Additionally, SLC26A9 was identified as a CF gene modifier, and its polymorphisms...
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