Molecular analysis using DHPLC of cystic fibrosis: increase of the mutation detection rate among the affected population in Central Italy

• Main Authors: Nardone Anna (Author), Russo Silvia (Author), Bengala Mario (Author), Gambardella Stefano (Author), D'Apice Maria (Author), Lucidi Vincenzina (Author), Sangiuolo Federica (Author), Novelli Giuseppe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2004-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disorder characterised by mutations of the <it>CFTR </it>gene, which encodes for an important component in the coordination of electrolyte movement across of epithelial cell membranes...