Is Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease Caused by Abnormal Ion Composition or Abnormal Volume?

摘要

The most common lethal genetic disease in the Caucasian population is cystic fibrosis (CF). In 1970, the median life expectancy was 8 yr; today, with the concerted effort of scientists and clinicians, the median survival age has risen to 30 yr. About 1 in 23 people carry a single defective copy of