Effect of Thymosin α1 in Cystic Fibrosis (IMAGE)

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Effect of Thymosin α1 in Cystic Fibrosis

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Rescuing CFTR by Thymosin α1(T α1) acting as a corrector of the misfolded protein (p.Phe508del-CFTR) and potentiator of normal chloride channel activity. EC, epithelial cells. CFTR, cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator protein. WT, wild-type (normal epithelial cells).

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University of Perugia

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