Cystic fibrosis (SIS-tik fi-BRO-sis), or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretory (see-KREH-tor-ee) glands. Secretory glands include glands that make mucus and ...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-threatening genetic disorder among Caucasians. It primarily affects the respiratory system (lungs), the digestive system ...
Located on human chromosome 7, the CFTR gene is made up of 250,000 DNA nucleotides. CFTR stands for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, classic mendelian autosomal recessive, life-limiting disease among the white population. 1,2 It is a multisystem disease that ...
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Research News. Read the latest advances in treatment of cystic fibrosis.
How long can someone born today with cystic fibrosis expect to live? Fortunately, medical advances have lengthened life in those with this disease.