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Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation on the recessive allele of the CFTR gene. It is caused by a deletion of three adenine bases, so the CFTR protein produced has 1479 amino acids instead of 1480, although only one amino acid is missing this has an effect on the tertiary structure of the protein produced. The CFTR protein normally allows Chloride ions out of the epithelial cells of the airways, producing a more negative water potential outside of the cell and so water would usually move out of the cell and flush away the mucus. Since this protein is non-functional, water remains in the cell. Therefore this produces thick, sticky and viscous mucus, that can trap pathogens and cause disease for example.
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What vector is used for Cystic fibrosis?
If by vector you mean the organism which causes it, there is none. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition.
How do you start a topic sentence if its about Cystic fibrosis?
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a life threatening disease.
FActs about Cystic Fibrosis?
it causes unusually thick mucus in the pancreas
What disease causes mucus build up in lungs?
Cystic Fibrosis
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
A medical physician can run a test known as the chloride sweat test that can be used to help diagnose cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a systemic disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes thick mucous secretions to build up in the airway and therefore causes breathing problems.
What is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United states?
cystic fibrosis (:cystic fibrosis :)cystic fibrosis ^-^
An individual heterozygous for cystic fibrosis?
Is a carrier of cystic fibrosis
Do girls have cystic fibrosis?
Yes, girls can get cystic fibrosis.
What would be the genotype of a person with cystic fibrosis?
The genotype of a person with CF is cc. The genotype of a carrier of a CF mutation is Cc.
Which gene causes cystic fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis is caused by the gene which codes for the protein CFTR--Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, which is found on chromosome 7. The protein transports chloride ions across epithelial cell membranes.
Who found cystic fibrosis?
To found Cystic Fibrosis, watch Princess and I!!!
Is there a cure 4 cystic fibrosis?
No, there is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis.
