Alveolar Macrophage and Peripheral Blood Monocyte Dysfunction in Cystic Fibrosis

Principal Investigator

Alix Ashare

Study Number

D11102

Summary

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting many organ systems. Most patients with CF develop lung disease, which is likely due to increased susceptibility to bacterial infections in the lung. The purpose of the study is to learn how the regulation of iron proteins, important growth hormones, and inflammation in immune cells in patients with cystic fibrosis is different from people with no underlying lung disease. We hope this information will help us gain a better understanding of why patients with cystic fibrosis develop chronic lung infections.

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• Lebanon

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