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What we know Halogen (Grp 7) Yellow-green gas Elec. Config: [Ne] 3s 2 3p 5 3 rd most Electronegative Strong Oxidizer Commonly: NaCl salt
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Used in warfare
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Chlorine in Biology ? Gastric Gland Lumen ---- Proximal Tube Lumen
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Kidney Nephron
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Cystic Fibrosis (mucoviscidosis) Congenital Absence of vas Deferens Meconium ileus Pancreatitis (CFTR-type) Gall stones (CFTR-type) Cholera Cl-related Disease
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Defined: Inherited Dx. characterized by the buildup of thick, sticky mucus Most common fatal genetic disease Prevalence : 1 in 2,500 babies (UK) 1 in 3,600 babies (Ca) Affects many organs - sp: Lung, pancreas, skin Etiology: CFTR mutation
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The CFTR protein is a channel protein that controls the flow of H 2 O & Cl − ions
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Improved Life Expectancy with medical advancements
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CF Initial Signs Salty Skin Baby does not pass stool when born Dehydration Frequent coughing Unnaturally Thick sputum Frequent Resp. infections (e.g. sinusitis, bronchitis) Diarrhea or bulky, foul-smelling, greasy stools Aspermia, Female infertility
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