The regulation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator in human respiratory epithelia
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is activated by cAMP-dependent phosphorylation, and functions as an ATP-dependent chloride channel involved predominantly in the movement of chloride ions to maintain cellular ionic homeostasis. Mutations in this channel cause cystic fibrosi...
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University of Sheffield
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.570166 |