Cited by 1,320Cystic Fibrosis Research AdvancesGenetic and Kidney Cyst DiseasesNeonatal Respiratory Health Research

Cystic fibrosis

O'Sullivan, Brian P, Freedman, Steven D·2009·The Lancet

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis is the most common lethal genetic disease in white populations. The outlook for patients with the disease has improved steadily over many years, largely as a result of earlier diagnosis, more aggressive therapy, and provision of care in specialised centres. Researchers now have a more complete understanding of the molecular-biological defect that underlies cystic fibrosis, which is leading to new approaches to treatment. One of these treatments, hypertonic saline, is already in use, whereas others are in advanced stages of development. We review clinical care for cystic fibrosis and discuss recent advances in the understanding of its pathogenesis, implementation of screening of neonates, and development of therapies aimed at treating the basic defect.

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  • Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein.

    “Cystic fibrosis is a lethal, inherited, autosomal recessive disorder that affects approximately 80,000 people worldwide and is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein that lead to reduced CFTR function.1-3”
  • Abnormally high sweat chloride concentration is observed in cystic fibrosis patients, and sweat chloride analysis has been adopted as the gold standard for cystic fibrosis diagnosis.

    “Abnormally high sweat chloride concentration is observed in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, and sweat chloride analysis has been adopted as the gold standard for cystic fibrosis diagnosis 75”

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Authors
O'Sullivan, B. P., & Freedman, S. D.
Affiliations
  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (US)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
O'Sullivan, Brian P
Venue
The Lancet
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-05
Volume
373
Issue
9678
Pages
1891-1904
ISSN
  • 0099-5355 (ISSN-L)
  • 0140-6736
OpenAlex
W4210996550
Cited by
1,320
References
166
Citations by year
2026: 34 · 2025: 47 · 2024: 81 · 2023: 80 · 2022: 93 · 2021: 112 · 2020: 95 · 2019: 81 · 2018: 92 · 2017: 97 · 2016: 91 · 2015: 99 · 2014: 84 · 2013: 55 · 2012: 40
FWCI
8.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Lancet (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network (American Medical Association) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Keywords
cystic fibrosis, genetic disorders, pathogenesis, hypertonic saline, CFTR, newborn screening, clinical care, treatment development, specialist care
MeSH terms
Animals, Cystic Fibrosis, Disease Models, Animal, Genetic Testing, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Life Expectancy, Mutation, Prognosis, Respiratory Therapy, Saline Solution, Hypertonic, Genetic Therapy, Prevalence, Neonatal Screening, Lung Transplantation, Treatment Outcome, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Nutritional Support, Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, Early Diagnosis

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