Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind cystic fibrosis liver damage

NCT ID NCT00804583

Summary

This study aims to understand why some people with cystic fibrosis develop serious liver disease while others do not. Researchers are looking at genes other than the main CF gene that might influence this risk. They are analyzing blood samples and medical information from about 150 participants to find connections between genetics and disease severity.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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