Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A family's history with cystic fibrosis
Wanda (Lemna) O'Neal was four years old when her sister Nancy died.
Apr 24, 2015
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Genetics
Modifier gene may explain why some with cystic fibrosis are less prone to infection
Cystic fibrosis is caused by an inherited mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Due to this mutation, the CFTR protein doesn't embed in cell membranes to form a channel for chlorine ...
Dec 10, 2019
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Immunology
Scientists reveal new cystic fibrosis treatments work best in inflamed airways
A new UNC School of Medicine study shows that two cystic fibrosis (CF) drugs aimed at correcting the defected CFTR protein seem to be more effective when a patient's airway is inflamed. This is the first study to evaluate ...
Oct 11, 2018
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Immunology
Cancer gene plays key role in cystic fibrosis lung infections
PTEN is best known as a tumor suppressor, a type of protein that protects cells from growing uncontrollably and becoming cancerous. But according to a new study from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), PTEN has a second, ...
Dec 12, 2017
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Genetics
New test could lead to personalized treatments for cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a devastating disease caused by mutations in a specific gene, known as the CFTR gene. But not everyone with cystic fibrosis has the same symptoms or responds to drug treatments in the same way. In a new ...
Apr 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists hail new cystic fibrosis treatment
A new triple-drug therapy that tackles the genetic causes of cystic fibrosis has been shown to be highly effective in treating the rare life-threatening disorder, scientists reported Thursday following landmark clinical trials.
Oct 31, 2019
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Medical research
U of T and SickKids first to grow lung cells using stem cell technology
Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are paving the way towards individualized medicine for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Aug 29, 2012
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Medical research
New avenue for improved treatment of cystic fibrosis
(Medical Xpress)—Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes a particular protein, known as the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (or CFTR). Although this discovery was made 25 years ...
Jul 9, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers studying defective protein in search of cystic fibrosis treatment
(Medical Xpress) -- Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults, more than two children each and every week are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). New research at ...
Mar 28, 2012
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Genetics
Editing RNA to fix protein problems in cystic fibrosis
The process of generating proteins from genes is akin to a factory, where workers follow a set of instructions that, ideally, are effective and clear. But for some people who suffer from cystic fibrosis (CF), one of their ...
Jan 27, 2022
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