Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare disease most commonly seen in Caucasians. Only a few
Chinese CF patients have been described in literature, taking into account the large …

Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene cause
cystic fibrosis (CF) and are associated with congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens …

Congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens (CBAVD) is a special entity in obstructive
azoospermia. Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) …

BACKGROUND: Genetic testing of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance (CFTR)
gene is currently performed in patients with congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens …

BACKGROUND Congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD) is a distinct
clinical entity accounting for∼ 25% of obstructive azoospermia in infertile men. The …

Congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD) is a frequent cause of obstructive
azoospermia, and mutations of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator …

BACKGROUND: Clinically affected cystic fibrosis (CF) patients present a spectrum of genital
phenotypes ranging from normal fertility to moderately impaired spermatogenesis and …

Background. The pathophysiology of Taiwanese congenital bilateral absence of the vas
deferens (CBAVD) is different from that in Caucasians. In particular, major cystic fibrosis …

Recent studies have revealed key roles for granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) in
embryo implantation process and maintenance of pregnancy, and some studies showed …

In ethnic heterogeneous California, complete genetic information is currently lacking to build
solid population‐based cystic fibrosis (CF) screening programs because a large proportion …