Fixing cystic fibrosis by correcting CFTR domain assembly

作者:Okiyoneda Tsukasa; Lukacs Gergely L*
来源:The Journal of Cell Biology, 2012, 199(2): 199-204.
DOI:10.1083/jcb.201208083

摘要

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients most therapies focus on alleviating the disease symptoms. Yet the cellular basis of the disease has been well studied; mutations in the CF gene can impair folding, secretion, cell surface stability, and/or function of the CFTR chloride channel. Correction of these basic defects has been a challenge, but indicates that a deeper understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanism of mutations is a prerequisite for developing more efficient therapies.

  • 出版日期2012-10-15