Cystic fibrosis is treated by: Supplementation with vitamins and minerals Supplementation with protein Supplementation with enzymes Supplementation with carbohydrates
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It is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene, which codes for a protein that helps move salt and water in and out of cells. This mutation causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Show more…
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Cystic fibrosis is a devastating illness that affects the lungs, pancreas, and intestines. In 1989, researchers discovered that the disease is caused by a mutation in a gene that produces a protein that channels chloride across cellular membranes. People with two copies (or alleles) of the mutated gene have a buildup of mucus in the lungs, intestines, and other organs due to nonfunctioning or absent channel proteins. Suggest two ways you could intervene to treat the disease by targeting the DNA molecule and justify why each approach could be effective.
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