Cystic fibrosis chromosome, illustration. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. It is caused by the presence of mutations in both copies of the gene for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein.

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Cystic Fibrosis Chromosome, Illustration

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