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Cholinergic signaling modulates intestinal pathophysiology in a Drosophila model of cystic fibrosis.
PLoS genetics - 1 Feb 2026
Lane Elizabeth A, Petsakou Afroditi, Liu Ying, Chen Weihang, Qadiri Mujeeb, Hu Yanhui, Perrimon Norbert
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a monogenic genetic disease caused by mutations in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator (CFTR) chloride/bicarbonate channel, which is expressed in certain epithelial cells. Current therapies focus on restoring CFTR function, but many gut-related pathologies persist, highlighting the need for complementary treatments to improve the quality of life of people with CF. In...
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