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Cystic Fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder. it is thought that 1 in 25 caucasians have the carrier CF gene. A normal allele codes for a membrane protein that transports Cl- between cells. if this transport is not present then this Cl- builds up making cells thicker and stickyer particularly in the lungs and digestive tract.This is hard to clear and attracts bacteria.
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Diseases that results from abnormality in alternative splicing?
cyctic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy(sma)
What has the author Christine M Costello written?
Christine M. Costello has written: 'Investigation of the role of neutrophil proteases and chemotactic agents in the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis' -- subject(s): Neutrophils, Cyctic fibrosis, Leucocyte elastase
How can a child get cystic fibosis since it is a resessive gene?
Just because it is a resessive gene doesn't mean that a child cannot get CF. For example, let's do eyes. Say a mother had green eyes, and father had brown in my families case,I ended up with green eyes which is a resessive gene.
How do you treat cystic acne?
To treat cystic acne wash the area twice daily, using an antibacterial cleanser. Apply a thin layer of acne treatment cream to your cystic acne. Opt for a cream that contains benzoyl peroxide Also eat a healthy diet.
