A scientist from the Lawson Health Research Institute, affiliated with The University of Western Ontario, claims to have corrected the defect responsible for overproduction of intestinal mucous in cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF, mucoviscoidosis, or mucoviscidosis) is a hereditary disease that affects the exocrine (mucus) glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, causing progressive disability due to multisystem failure.
Respiratory Diseases - Diseases of the Human Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
The mCLCA3 gene is expressed by cells that produce and secrete mucous.
They found that mCLCA3 plays an important role in the property of mucous, thereby allowing it to be cleared rather than result in the blockages that cause CF.
Common Antidepressant Offers Hope for Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
Doctors in Germany working on mice say a drug commonly used for depression is a promising candidate as a new treatment for cystic fibrosis.
Doctors in Germany working on mice say a drug commonly used for depression is a promising candidate as a new treatment for cystic fibrosis.
"It's my hope to understand what is causing the exaggerated mucous production and secretion in CF patients," said Dr. Rozmahel.
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