| Literature DB >> 27347364 |
Claire Edmondson1, Jane C Davies2.
Abstract
Treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) has conventionally targeted downstream consequences of the defect such as mucus plugging and infection. More recently, significant advances have been made in treating the root cause of the disease, namely a defective CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. This review summarizes current pulmonary treatment options and highlights advances in research and development of new therapies.Entities:
Keywords: CF transmembrane conductance regulator gene; cystic fibrosis; treatment
Year: 2016 PMID: 27347364 PMCID: PMC4907071 DOI: 10.1177/2040622316641352
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ther Adv Chronic Dis ISSN: 2040-6223 Impact factor: 5.091