The question about age and mutation got me thinking about my sons.
I had known that mutations alone could not give u a look into
the symptoms and progression. But I found a genetic test that
looks to give u more info than just mutations. It only cost
about 125 dollars, and they said usually covered by insurance.
I called the company on the phone and they had me speak to a
genetist who was very knowledgeable and helpful. Here is the
test if anyone is interested and then look at their website
www.ambrygen.com<br>
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<blockquote>
<font size="2">Variability in the presentation and progression
of cystic fibrosis (CF) is not fully explained by the nature of the
mutations in the CFTR gene, by environmental exposures, or by
differences in medical intervention and treatment compliance.
<strong>Cystic Fibrosis</strong> is a complex disease involving
multiple processes, including inflammation, immune response, tissue
repair, and ion transport. Evidence is mounting that
normally-occurring genetic variants (polymorphisms) moderating
these processes contribute to more severe disease. Ambry Genetics
is the first to introduce such clinical testing with Ambry
Modifiers: TGF-ß1, an assay to detect polymorphisms of the
transforming growth factor-ß1 gene at the promoter position -509
and codon 10 that are associated with severe pulmonary disease in
cystic fibrosis patients. Please see the links below for further
information.</font>
</blockquote>
I had known that mutations alone could not give u a look into
the symptoms and progression. But I found a genetic test that
looks to give u more info than just mutations. It only cost
about 125 dollars, and they said usually covered by insurance.
I called the company on the phone and they had me speak to a
genetist who was very knowledgeable and helpful. Here is the
test if anyone is interested and then look at their website
www.ambrygen.com<br>
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" border-bottom-width: 0pt; border-right-width: 0pt; border-top-width: 0pt; border-collapse: collapse; border-left-width: 0pt;"
bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0" border="1" cellspacing="0">
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" border-bottom-width: medium; border-right-width: medium; border-top-width: medium; border-left-width: medium; background-repeat: repeat-x;"
background="../images/LightGray_BGImage.jpg">
<h2 class="h2">Ambry Modifiers: TGF-ß1</h2>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<blockquote>
<font size="2">Variability in the presentation and progression
of cystic fibrosis (CF) is not fully explained by the nature of the
mutations in the CFTR gene, by environmental exposures, or by
differences in medical intervention and treatment compliance.
<strong>Cystic Fibrosis</strong> is a complex disease involving
multiple processes, including inflammation, immune response, tissue
repair, and ion transport. Evidence is mounting that
normally-occurring genetic variants (polymorphisms) moderating
these processes contribute to more severe disease. Ambry Genetics
is the first to introduce such clinical testing with Ambry
Modifiers: TGF-ß1, an assay to detect polymorphisms of the
transforming growth factor-ß1 gene at the promoter position -509
and codon 10 that are associated with severe pulmonary disease in
cystic fibrosis patients. Please see the links below for further
information.</font>
</blockquote>