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Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator

MESHD019005

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)

Synonyms

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

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