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CYSTIC FIBROSIS [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Pancreas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cystic fibrosis
1, record 1, English, cystic%20fibrosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CF 2, record 1, English, CF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mucoviscidosis 3, record 1, English, mucoviscidosis
correct
- fibrocystic disease of the pancreas 4, record 1, English, fibrocystic%20disease%20of%20the%20pancreas
correct
- pancreatic cystic fibrosis 5, record 1, English, pancreatic%20cystic%20fibrosis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inherited autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands, causing those glands to produce abnormally thick secretions of mucus, elevation of sweat electrolytes, increased organic and enzymatic constituents of saliva, and overactivity of the autonomic nervous system. 6, record 1, English, - cystic%20fibrosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Pancréas
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibrose kystique
1, record 1, French, fibrose%20kystique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mucoviscidose 2, record 1, French, mucoviscidose
correct, feminine noun
- fibrose kystique du pancréas 3, record 1, French, fibrose%20kystique%20du%20pancr%C3%A9as
correct, feminine noun
- syndrome d'Andersen 4, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27Andersen
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie autosomique récessive, symptomatique chez les homozygotes, caractérisée par un dysfonctionnement des glandes exocrines lié à un défaut congénital d’un facteur de régulation de la perméabilité membranaire, entraînant par des sécrétions anormalement visqueuses une insuffisance respiratoire chronique obstructive, une insuffisance pancréatique [et] des troubles intestinaux. 4, record 1, French, - fibrose%20kystique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toutes les glandes à sécrétion externe sont atteintes. 4, record 1, French, - fibrose%20kystique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Páncreas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fibrosis quística
1, record 1, Spanish, fibrosis%20qu%C3%ADstica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cystic fibrosis analyzer
1, record 2, English, cystic%20fibrosis%20analyzer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - cystic%20fibrosis%20analyzer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil pour le dépistage de la fibrose kystique
1, record 2, French, appareil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9pistage%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - appareil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9pistage%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
1, record 3, English, Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Awareness%20Month
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Cystic Fibrosis Month 2, record 3, English, Cystic%20Fibrosis%20%20Month
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May - the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 2, record 3, English, - Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Awareness%20Month
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Mois de sensibilisation à la fibrose kystique
1, record 3, French, Mois%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Mois de la fibrose kystique 2, record 3, French, Mois%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mai - Fondation canadienne de la fibrose kystique. 2, record 3, French, - Mois%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Digestive Tract
- The Lungs
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Foundation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CCFF 1, record 4, English, CCFF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CCFF is the world's second-largest non-governmental granting agency in the field of cystic fibrosis research. Since it was established in 1960, the Foundation has developed a strong core research program to search for a cure or control for cystic fibrosis. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Foundation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil digestif
- Poumons
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fondation canadienne de la fibrose kystique
1, record 4, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FCFK 1, record 4, French, FCFK
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La FCFK est le deuxième organisme subventionnaire non gouvernemental au monde dans le domaine de la recherche en fibrose kystique. Depuis sa création en 1960, elle a toujours maintenu un solide programme de recherche visant la découverte d'un remède ou d'un moyen de maîtriser la fibrose kystique. 1, record 4, French, - Fondation%20canadienne%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Fondation canadienne de la fibrose cystique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-01-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Digestive Tract
- The Lungs
- The Pancreas
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Cystic Fibrosis Clinic 1, record 5, English, Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Clinic
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): Children's Hospital Lexicon 1999. 1, record 5, English, - Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Clinic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Appareil digestif
- Poumons
- Pancréas
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Clinique de fibrose cystique
1, record 5, French, Clinique%20de%20fibrose%20cystique
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique 1999 de l'Hôpital pour enfants de Winnipeg. 1, record 5, French, - Clinique%20de%20fibrose%20cystique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Clinique de fibrose kystique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-08-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Cystic Fibrosis Week
1, record 6, English, Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Week
correct, New Brunswick
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Semaine de la fibrose kystique
1, record 6, French, Semaine%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
correct, feminine noun, New Brunswick
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Quebec Cystic Fibrosis Association
1, record 7, English, Quebec%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 2, record 7, English, - Quebec%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association québécoise de la fibrose kystique
1, record 7, French, Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AQFK 2, record 7, French, AQFK
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 7, French, - Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-01-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- International Cystic Fibrosis(Mucoviscidosis) Association
1, record 8, English, International%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%28Mucoviscidosis%29%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ICF(M)A 2, record 8, English, ICF%28M%29A
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- International Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis) Association
1, record 8, French, International%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20%28Mucoviscidosis%29%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ICF(M)A 1, record 8, French, ICF%28M%29A
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements confirmés par le représentant canadien de l'organisme. 1, record 8, French, - International%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20%28Mucoviscidosis%29%20Association
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Association internationale de lutte contre la mucoviscidose
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-05-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Cystic Fibrosis gene
1, record 9, English, Cystic%20Fibrosis%20gene
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- CF gene 2, record 9, English, CF%20gene
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Goal of Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis...Gene therapy offers the best hope for a life-saving treatment which tackles the root cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), rather than only treating the symptoms... These early trials test the safety and efficiency of the adenovirus delivery system. Patients are monitored to detect whether the normal CF gene has turned on. If so, the gene will produce a normal protein that is vital to the health of cells lining the respiratory tract. 3, record 9, English, - Cystic%20Fibrosis%20gene
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gène CF
1, record 9, French, g%C3%A8ne%20CF
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- gène de la mucoviscidose 2, record 9, French, g%C3%A8ne%20de%20la%20mucoviscidose
proposal, masculine noun
- gène de la fibrose kystique du pancréas 2, record 9, French, g%C3%A8ne%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique%20du%20pancr%C3%A9as
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gène de la mucoviscidose localisé sur le bras du chromosome 7. 1, record 9, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20CF
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce aux "enzyme de restriction", ciseaux moléculaires permettant de découper l'ADN en fragments, et aux "marqueurs" courtes séquences de nucléotides servant de point d'attaque aux enzymes de restriction, l'équipe de Lap-Chee Tsui, de concert avec Collaborative Research Inc. de Boston, réussit d'abord à restreindre la recherche du gène, baptisé gène CF (pour cystic Fibrosis, dénomination anglaise de la mucoviscidose), à moins de 1% de tout le matériel génétique. C'était en octobre 1985. Un mois plus tard, la même équipe annonce que le gène CF est localisé dans le bras long du chromosome 7. La région en question est formée d'environ un million de bases nucléotidiques. 1, record 9, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20CF
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La protéine du gène CF a été baptisée CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator). 2, record 9, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20CF
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-04-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
1, record 10, English, cystic%20fibrosis%20transmembrane%20conductance%20regulator
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CFTR 2, record 10, English, CFTR
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common lethal genetic disease that manifests itself in airway and other epithelial cells as defective chloride ion absorption and secretion. The gene responsible for CF has been identified and predicted to encode a membrane protein termed the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). Here we demonstrate that CFTR is a membrane-associated glycoprotein that can be phosphorylated in vitro by cAMP-dependent protein kinase. 2, record 10, English, - cystic%20fibrosis%20transmembrane%20conductance%20regulator
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiré du périodique "Nature", 1990, 347 (6291), 382-386. 2, record 10, English, - cystic%20fibrosis%20transmembrane%20conductance%20regulator
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- régulateur de la perméabilité transmembranaire de la fibrose kystique 1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20la%20perm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20transmembranaire%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- CFTR 2, record 10, French, CFTR
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protéine transmembranaire intervenant dans la perméabilité de la membrane plasmique au chlore (canal chlore) 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20la%20perm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20transmembranaire%20de%20la%20fibrose%20kystique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-09-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene
1, record 11, English, cystic%20fibrosis%20transmembrane%20conductance%20regulator%20gene
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- CFTR gene 1, record 11, English, CFTR%20gene
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gène CFTR
1, record 11, French, g%C3%A8ne%20CFTR
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Du fait de sa fréquence et de sa gravité, la muscovidose a été une des premières maladies héréditaires pour laquelle on ait envisagé la thérapie génique. Elle est caractérisée par l'inactivation de la protéine «cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator» (CFTR). 1, record 11, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20CFTR
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-04-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- European Working Group for Cystic Fibrosis
1, record 12, English, European%20Working%20Group%20for%20Cystic%20Fibrosis
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- EWGCF 2, record 12, English, EWGCF
correct, Europe
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Groupe européen de recherches sur la fibrose cystique
1, record 12, French, Groupe%20europ%C3%A9en%20de%20recherches%20sur%20la%20fibrose%20cystique
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-10-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- International Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association
1, record 13, English, International%20Adult%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Association
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- IACFA 2, record 13, English, IACFA
correct, international
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- International Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association
1, record 13, French, International%20Adult%20Cystic%20Fibrosis%20Association
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- IACFA 2, record 13, French, IACFA
correct, international
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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