Preferred Term:
cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
Definition:
A chloride channel that regulates secretion in many exocrine tissues. Abnormalities in the CFTR gene have been shown to cause cystic fibrosis.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- CFTR protein
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/316937
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