We have initiated the screening of the delta F508 cystic fibrosis (CF) mutation in our country basing our study on the polymerase chain reaction technique. In a sample of 10 western and a northeastern Mexican families that have at least one CF affected child, we found a delta F508 frequency of 59.1% among CF chromosomes. This frequency is similar to those reported for Spain. Furthermore, we found a correlation between the delta F508 allele and pancreatic insufficiency. This paper points out the advantage of the polymerase chain reaction technology for the analysis of Mendelian disorders.

The molecular genetics of cystic fibrosis: the delta F508 allele in Mexican families / Genética molecular de la fibrosis quistica: el alelo delta F508 en familias mexicanas

Gustincich, Stefano;
1992-01-01

Abstract

We have initiated the screening of the delta F508 cystic fibrosis (CF) mutation in our country basing our study on the polymerase chain reaction technique. In a sample of 10 western and a northeastern Mexican families that have at least one CF affected child, we found a delta F508 frequency of 59.1% among CF chromosomes. This frequency is similar to those reported for Spain. Furthermore, we found a correlation between the delta F508 allele and pancreatic insufficiency. This paper points out the advantage of the polymerase chain reaction technology for the analysis of Mendelian disorders.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1632907
Rojas Martínez, A.; Vázquez Alemán, R. M.; Gustincich, Stefano; Cantú, J. M.; Barrera Saldaña, H. A.
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