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Cystic Fibrosis. Caused by defective protein channel (cystic fibrosis transporter proteins, CFTR) in epithelial cellsOne wrong amino acid in the proteinNot enough Cl- and water cross membranesThick, dry mucus clogs airways and ducts throughout body; chest percussions help breakup some clogs Thic
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