cftr
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Inheritance Pattern
Autosomal recessive
Needs two parent carriers
Phenotypic Expression
salty skin bad
coughing with phlegm
frequent lung infections
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Normal Functions
Anion Channel
Absorption and secretion
Abnormal Functions
Lung is unable to maintain a sterile surface
Cl- conductance stopped
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Locus
Chromosome 7
7q31.2 QuickTime™ and a decompressor
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Medical Concerns and Treatments
Problems in lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs
Has no cure
Must be treated in hospitals
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Prevalence
Approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States
Most common in Caucasians but may affect all races
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Works Cited
"Cystic Fibrosis - Genetics Home Reference." Genetics Home Reference - Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions. 2011. Web. 04 Jan. 2011. <http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/cystic-fibrosis>.
"Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – About Cystic Fibrosis." Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Home. Web. 04 Jan. 2011. <http://www.cff.org/AboutCF/>.
"Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Frequently Asked Questions." Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Home. 2009. Web. 04 Jan. 2011. <http://www.cff.org/AboutCF/Faqs/#>.
"Cystic Fibrosis." Google Health. 2010. Web. 4 Jan. 2011. <https://health.google.com/health/ref/Cystic+fibrosis>.
"Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - How Is Cystic Fibrosis Treated on MedicineNet." MedicineNet.com. 2010. Web. 04 Jan. 2011. <http://www.medicinenet.com/cystic_fibrosis/page5.htm>.
Wine, Jeffrey J. "Cystic Fibrosis." Stanford University. 2003. Web. 04 Jan. 2011. <http://www.stanford.edu/class/psych121/humangenome-CF.htm>.
"Cystic Fibrosis Gene." Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 2003. Web. 04 Jan. 2011. <http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/posters/chromosome/cftr.shtml>.