Genetic association and gene expression analysis of inflammatory genes in cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by a progressive decline in lung function due to airway obstruction, infection, and inflammation. CF patients are particularly susceptible to respiratory infection by a variety of pathogens, and the inflammatory response in CF is dysregulated and prolonged. Thi...
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University of British Columbia
2016
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/59277 |