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The Use of Artificial Sputum Media to Enhance Investigation and Subsequent Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis Bacterial Infections

In cystic fibrosis (CF), mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator protein reduce ionic exchange in the lung, resulting in thicker mucus, which impairs mucociliary function, airway inflammation and infection. The mucosal and nutritional environment of the CF lung is inadequately mimick...

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Autores principales: Aiyer, Aditi, Manos, Jim
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9318996/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35888988
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10071269