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The basic defect in cystic fibrosis.

J H Widdicombe1, J J Wine

  • 1Cystic Fibrosis Research Center, University of California, San Francisco 94143.

Trends in Biochemical Sciences
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The cystic fibrosis gene product, CFTR, is likely a chloride channel, but its properties differ from the channel previously linked to cystic fibrosis. Further research is needed to understand if CFTR

Area of Science:

  • Molecular biology
  • Ion channel physiology
  • Genetic disorders

Background:

  • The cystic fibrosis gene product (CFTR) is increasingly recognized as a chloride channel.
  • However, its biophysical properties do not perfectly match the outwardly rectifying Cl- channel previously associated with cystic fibrosis.
  • The precise molecular defect in cystic fibrosis remains incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the functional properties of the cystic fibrosis gene product (CFTR) as a chloride channel.
  • To compare the characteristics of CFTR with the previously implicated outwardly rectifying chloride channel.
  • To elucidate the role of CFTR in the diverse clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis.

Main Methods:

  • Patch-clamp electrophysiology to characterize ion channel activity.

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  • Molecular cloning and expression of CFTR.
  • Analysis of ion transport in airway epithelia.

    • Main Results:

    • Evidence strongly supports CFTR as a chloride channel.
    • Observed CFTR properties differ from a 30-50 pS outwardly rectifying channel.
    • The relationship between reduced Cl- conductance and other CFTR defect manifestations (e.g., Na+ absorption, mucus sulfation) is unclear.

    Conclusions:

    • CFTR functions as a chloride channel, but its specific properties require further definition.
    • The pleiotropic effects of cystic fibrosis may stem from reduced chloride conductance or additional CFTR functions.
    • Clarifying CFTR's role is crucial for understanding cystic fibrosis pathogenesis.