February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Mutations in Protein-Coding NEK10 Gene Can Compromise Mucus Clearance and Lead to Bronchiectasis, Study Finds

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Mutations in a protein-coding gene called NEK10 can affect the structure and function of cilia — small eyelash-like projections that help move mucus through the airways — compromising mucus clearance ... Read more

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016

Small Study Finds Bronchiectasis Caused by Kartagener Syndrome in Some Patients

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Primary ciliary dyskinesia, also called Kartagener syndrome, can be an overlooked underlying cause of bronchiectasis, according to recent research from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran, describing six patients ... Read more