Cystic fibrosis resources on the World Wide Web.
A great deal of information is currently available on the Internet concerning the complex and life-threatening genetic disorder cystic fibrosis (CF). The disease is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). World Wide Web (WWW) sites offer a range of information from gene structure and function to individual discussion groups. Specifically, they allow access to CFTR nucleic predicted protein sequences, pages for medical doctors and researchers, and support-group sites directed towards CF patients, their families and friends.
Tebbutt
S J
SJ
Department of Biochemistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. tebbutts@sanger.otago.ac.nz
D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis; D006801:Humans