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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]
Overview
Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. The genetic mutations result in defective transport of chloride, and secondarily sodium, by epithelial cells and eventually abnormal viscous mucoid secretions mostly in lungs and GI tract.
Causes
Genetic Cause
- Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. The genetic mutations result in defective transport of chloride, and secondarily sodium, by epithelial cells and eventually abnormal viscous mucoid secretions mostly in lungs and GI tract.