In cystic fibrosis protein abnormality occurs, that protein is found in?
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It is located on the long arm of Chromosome 7.
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a gene that produces cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) Protein. This protein regulates the flow of salts and fluids in and out of cells in different parts of body. The protein also controls movement of ions and water across the cell membranes.
It is a genetic disorder that clogs the respiratory and digestive system with mucus. Chloride channels are dysfunctional and hence cannot transport calcium, it also disrupts water and sodium which makes a thick mucus.
It arises from a mutation in a single gene located on chromosome no. 7.
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