cystic fibrosis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Genetics
gptkbp:advocacy gptkb:Cystic_Fibrosis_Foundation
gptkb:CF_Canada
gptkb:Cystic_Fibrosis_Trust
gptkbp:affects digestive system
lungs
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:diabetes
infertility in males
pancreatic insufficiency
gptkbp:caused_by mutation in the CFTR gene
gptkbp:complications respiratory failure
sinusitis
liver disease
lung damage
osteoporosis
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
intestinal blockages
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
sweat test
gptkbp:famous_person gptkb:Megan_Mc_Carthy
gptkb:Molly_Mc_Carthy
gptkb:Megan_Mc_Glover
gptkb:Paul_Quarrington
Megan O' Neill
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Dorothy_Anderson
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label cystic fibrosis
gptkbp:inherits_from autosomal recessive
gptkbp:is_common_in gptkb:African_Americans
gptkb:Native_American_culture
gptkb:Ashkenazi_Jews
Caucasians
Hispanics
gptkbp:lifespan varies by severity
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 3,500 births in the United States
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
improving quality of life
new medications
gptkbp:screenings newborn screening
gptkbp:symptoms frequent lung infections
persistent cough
shortness of breath
wheezing
poor growth
salty skin
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:CFTR_modulators
chest physiotherapy
enzyme supplements
inhaled medications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sangamo_Therapeutics
gptkb:Vertex_Pharmaceuticals
gptkb:CRISPR-Cas9
gptkb:CRISPR_technology
gptkb:Canadian_Cystic_Fibrosis_Foundation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4