Polymorphisms in the mannose binding lectin gene affect the cystic fibrosis pulmonary phenotype

Abstrakt

Cystic fibrosis is a common lethal autosomal recessive disease affecting whites with an incidence of about 1 in 2500. The median lifespan is approximately 30 years.

Klíčová slova

• CFTR
• cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator