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Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor corrects monocyte microbicidal deficiency in cystic fibrosis.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Apr 2023
Cavinato Luca, Luly Francesco R, Pastore Valentina, Chiappetta Daniele, Sangiorgi Gloria, Ferrara Eva, Baiocchi Pia, Mandarello Giuseppe, Cimino Giuseppe, Del Porto Paola, Ascenzioni Fiorentina
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BACKGROUND: Cystic fibrosis (CF), which is caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), is characterised by chronic bacterial lung infection and inflammation. In CF, monocytes and monocyte-derived macrophages have been shown to display defective phagocytosis and antimicrobial activity against relevant lung pathogens, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Thus, we addressed the effect of...
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