Influence of lung transplantation on the essential fatty acid profile in cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a recessive genetic disease resulting from mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Despite marked improvements in CF treatment, pulmonary disease remains the main cause of morbidity and mortality.

Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - January 21, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Laurence Hanssens Source Type: research