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Growth factor makes a comeback in cystic fibrosis

Work in pigs points to culprit and potential treatment for growth retardation.

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Hughes, V. Growth factor makes a comeback in cystic fibrosis. Nature (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2010.591

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