<p> It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which controls ions and water movement in cells. This leads to thick mucus, clogging airways, and frequent infections. The defective CFTR protein impacts the respiratory and digestive systems, causing chronic lung infections, breathing difficulties, and malnutrition. CF's severity varies, but it reduces life quality and expectancy. There are over 1,700 CFTR mutations; the F508del mutation is most common, present in 70% of cases. It prevents proper protein folding, affecting its function. </p>
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<p>The mutations can be divided into six classes [9]:</p>
<p>The mutations can be divided into six classes <SupScrollLinklabel="9"/>:</p>
<p>Class I mutations prevent the synthesis of CFTR proteins altogether, meaning no channels are produced.</p>
<p>Class II mutations, which include the common F508del mutation (responsible for about 85% of cases [10]), disrupt the maturation process of the protein. As a result, the defective channels are quickly degraded by the cell.</p>
<p>Class II mutations, which include the common F508del mutation (responsible for about 85% of cases <SupScrollLinklabel="10"/>), disrupt the maturation process of the protein. As a result, the defective channels are quickly degraded by the cell.</p>
<p>Class III mutations, known as “gating” mutations, reduce the likelihood that the CFTR channel will open correctly, impairing its function.</p>
<p>Class IV, V, and VI mutations are rare. These mutations result in the production of unstable or inefficient CFTR proteins, which do not function adequately and are produced in insufficient numbers.</p>
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<p>Cystic fibrosis therapy means inevitably a complex and customized treatment plan for each patient. It consists of a range of components. These include medication such as CFTR modulators and antibiotics as well as inhalation therapy and mucolytics, physiotherapy, nutritional therapy and sports therapy. It is therefore essential that CF patients receive treatment at a specialist centre [1].</p>
<p>Cystic fibrosis therapy means inevitably a complex and customized treatment plan for each patient. It consists of a range of components. These include medication such as CFTR modulators and antibiotics as well as inhalation therapy and mucolytics, physiotherapy, nutritional therapy and sports therapy. It is therefore essential that CF patients receive treatment at a specialist centre <SupScrollLinklabel="1"/>.</p>
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In addition to the general safety briefing, specific instructions for the safe operation of each device were provided. The Safety and Security Officer within the laboratory highlighted the potential hazards and necessary precautionary measures. We have focused on planning our laboratory activities to minimize risk for safer practices. This ensures not only the safe and proper use of equipment but also the generation of reliable data. To meet all safety requirements, additional safety protocols have been put in place for all targeted areas of the laboratory equipment.
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In addition to the general safety briefing, specific instructions for the safe operation of each device were provided. The Safety and Security Officer within the laboratory highlighted the potential hazards and necessary precautionary measures. We have focused on planning our laboratory activities to minimize risk for safer practices. This ensures not only the safe and proper use of equipment but also the generation of reliable data. To meet all safety requirements, additional safety protocols have been put in place for all targeted areas of the laboratory equipment.
