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CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSPORT REGULATOR

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Cystic Fibrosis Transport Regulator.

Cystic Fibrosis Transport Regulator - as a noun

The gene that is mutated in cystic fibrosis

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cftr

Example Sentences

"The cystic fibrosis transport regulator is a protein that regulates the movement of ions in and out of cells."
"Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transport regulator gene can lead to the development of cystic fibrosis."
"Scientists are studying the function of the cystic fibrosis transport regulator in order to develop new treatments for the disease."
"The cystic fibrosis transport regulator is responsible for maintaining the balance of salt and water in the body."
"A dysfunction in the cystic fibrosis transport regulator can result in thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system."
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