Assertion: cystic fibrosis | /r/CreatedBy | genetic defect
Facets:
value: in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane receptor
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: It is caused by a genetic defect in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane receptor (CFTR) gene, which creates the protein involved in the production of sweat, digestive fluids, and mucus.