The Impact of Highly Effective CFTR Modulators on Growth and Nutrition Status

Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at increased risk of malnutrition and growth failure due to multiple factors as a result of suboptimal or absent function of the CFTR chloride channel protein. Dysfunctional CFTR contributes to increased energy expenditure, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency cau...

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Main Authors: Rosara Bass, Jefferson N. Brownell, Virginia A. Stallings
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/2907