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Exploring the diversity of CFTR gene mutations in cystic fibrosis individuals of South Asia.
The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma - 1 Jun 2024
Rafique Hassan, Safdar Anum, Ghani Muhammad Usman, Akbar Ali, Awan Farheena Iqbal, Naeem Zartashay, Amar Ali, Awan Mudassar Fareed, Wajahat Ullah Syed, Shaikh Rehan Sadiq
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OBJECTIVE: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. This study aimed to identify the spectrum of CFTR variants reported in individuals with CF from South Asia (ISA). DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION: We conducted a PubMed search for CFTR variants reported in ISA. Full text of original articles and case reports was read to compile data on reported variants. To...
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