Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator

CFTR

Svensk definition

"Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator" är en kloridkanal som reglerar utsöndringen i många exokrina vävnader. Avvikelser i CFTR-genen har visat sig ge upphov till cystisk fibros.

Engelsk definition

A chloride channel that regulates secretion in many exocrine tissues. Abnormalities in the CFTR gene have been shown to cause cystic fibrosis. (Hum Genet 1994;93(4):364-8)

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Engelska synonymer

CFTR Protein Protein, CFTR Chloride channels, ATP-gated CFTR Chloride channels, ATP gated CFTR