The yin and yang of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator function: implications for chronic lung disease

Editorial

Neeraj Vij et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2013.

. 2013 Jan 15;187(2):120-2.

doi: 10.1164/rccm.201211-2011ED.

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Neutrophil elastase degrades cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator via calpains and disables channel function in vitro and in vivo.
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