title: Introduction to section III: resources for CFTR research.
abstract: This section of Cystic Fibrosis Protocols and Diagnosis focuses on resources available to facilitate the activities of the research community in the field of cystic fibrosis (CF). An overview of the protocols and resources described in subsequent chapters of this book section is provided, as well as how they can accelerate research in this area.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Sciences, BioFIG - Center for Biodiversity, Functional and Integrative Genomics, University of Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal. mdamaral@fc.ul.pt
authors.forename: Margarida D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Amaral
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000191:economics / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019005:Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator / Q000032:analysis* / Q000191:economics / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D030541:Databases, Genetic / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006801:Humans; D009154:Mutation; D040841:Resource Allocation / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*
chemical_list: D019005:Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator