Gene Therapy Cystic Fibrosis
To understand what gene therapy cystic fibrosis is, first break down the terms. The term cystic fibrosis refers to a hereditary disorder. The symptoms of this disease is caused by the mucus membranes production of thick mucus as opposed to a thinner, slippery mucus. This mucus builds ups and causes the pancreas to malfunction. Important enzymes no longer reach the digestive system, and as a result various parts of the body begin to breakdown. Lung function, loss of bone density, malnutrition, ...
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