Process
Mutation
A change in a DNA sequence. Mutations arise from copying errors or damage, and their effects range from none at all to disease.
Cystic fibrosis
An inherited condition caused by variants in the CFTR gene, in which thick mucus damages the lungs, digestive system and other organs.Source: MedlinePlusSource: MedlinePlus
Health condition
How Cystic fibrosis connects
Cystic fibrosis can be caused by
Cystic fibrosis is related to
Structure
Cell membrane
Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
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Sources & further reading
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Cystic fibrosis (opens the original in a new tab)
MedlinePlus Genetics. MedlinePlus Genetics. U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH.
ReferenceGovernment sourceEducationalCFTR gene (opens the original in a new tab)
MedlinePlus Genetics. MedlinePlus Genetics. U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH.
ReferenceGovernment sourceEducational