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The Molecular Biology Of Cystic Fibrosis
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Introduction to Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease of Caucasians, which causes certain glands to malfunction. In CF, mucous glands produce a thick, sticky mucus which interferes with breathing and digestion. Mucus clogs passages in lungs and airways, cau ....
Middle of essay ....mucous layer becomes so viscous that
the cilia can no longer move it.
This leads to supradded infections. Progressive airway obstruction and inflammation causes hypoxia, a reduced lung vital capacity, and eventually over months or years hypercapnia (chronic respiratory failure) which usually leads to death (CF Foundation 1).
THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
It has been mentioned that the basic defect in cystic fibrosis is due to abnormalities in the secretions of the exocrine glands. .... |
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