Multicenter Surveillance of Cystic Fibrosis in Korean Children

CONCLUSIONS: CF is extremely rare in Korean children and is caused by different mutations from those commonly observed in Caucasians. Early diagnosis and treatment availability may improve outcomes. CFTR modulators may be effective for Asian patients with rare CFTR mutations, c.1322T>C (p.Leu441Pro).PMID:36174992 | DOI:10.4168/aair.2022.14.5.494

Source: Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research - September 29, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Hyung Young Kim Soo-Jong Hong Kangmo Ahn Dong In Suh Shin Hye Noh Soo Yeon Kim Jinho Yu Jung Min Ko Min Goo Lee Kyung Won Kim Source Type: research