Cystic FIbrosis Presentation.pdf

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  1. today, I'm going to be talking about cystic fibrosis.
  2. What is his sick fibrosis?
  3. It is a gene mutation also known as a point mutation that affects a single gene.
  4. How slash why does his sick fibrosis cause disease?
  5. Cystic fibrosis prevents the CFTR proteins that
  6. allow cells to release chloride and other ions
  7. to function correctly
  8. as a result of the cells not being able
  9. to release chloride.
  10. The cells have an improper salt balance and thick
  11. sticky mucus begins support
  12. dream name slash location.
  13. Cystic fibrosis affects the CFTR protein, also known
  14. As CFTR, which is located on Chrome Zone seven.
  15. Cystic fibrosis is recessive, meaning both of the copies of the c
  16. f t r G and have to carry the mutation
  17. in order to have cystic fibrosis.
  18. Recent news
  19. In study in October 2021,
  20. researchers found that the lower airways of the
  21. lungs have a higher chance of infection,
  22. more inflammation and lower diversity of microorganisms
  23. and Children who have to stick fibrosis.
  24. What is this recent discovery effect?
  25. This recent discovery could help future
  26. providers to target treat and provincially
  27. and potentially prevent more diseases in the future
  28. clinical trials.
  29. The cystic fibrosis Foundation offers clinical trials for people of all ages
  30. in multiple locations across the United States
  31. Support Group
  32. Claire's Place Foundation has a network of families
  33. and young adults willing to support newly diagnosed families