Cystic Fibrosis is a disease caused by a defect in a

Last updated: 7/8/2022

Cystic Fibrosis is a disease caused by a defect in a Chloride ion transport channel protein. The channel performs a critical function in the lungs. Thus, disease sufferers have trouble clearing mucous from their lungs, leaving them susceptible to opportunistic infections. 1. Discuss how this protein may function (normally) in the lung and hypothesize on possible approaches to treatment.