Minimal function mutations

Genes with minimal function mutations instruct cells to make CFTR protein doorways that do not work, or only a little.

Genes with minimal function mutations instruct cells to make CFTR protein doorways that do not work, or only a little. Cells quickly break down and recycle the faulty doorways.

Read our article explaining how mutations in the CFTR gene can cause cystic fibrosis.

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