Detection of the cystic fibrosis delta-F508 mutation at autopsy by site-directed mutagenesis.

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In Caucasian populations cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive disorder. CF was previously considered rare in Mexico; however, the reported frequency is about 1% in autopsies. This discrepancy appears to be due to the inability to diagnose the illness during life. It is now known that in developing countries a great number of affected children die without the benefit of CF diagnosis and...

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