Pre-Clinical Biochemistry: Cystic Fibrosis

Subtitle: Cystic fibrosis
Synopsis: Discusses the symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatment and biochemical basis of cystic fibrosis (CF), an autosomal recessive condition that results in severe respiratory, digestive and other health problems. In 4 sections: 1) Presentation: demonstrates the incidence, presenting features and ongoing health problems associated with the condition; 2) Diagnostic Testing: looks at DNA analysis in the laboratory with the Elucigene CF12 test kit. Following amplication by PCR, DNA samples are separated by electrophoresis to check for possible CF mutations; 3) Treatment: examines the combined use of drugs and physiotherapy to reduce the damage caused by the disease; 4) Biochemistry: shows how in a normal person the mucus lining the air passages in the lungs is thin because it has a high water content. The role of transmembrane regulators is vital in allowing chloride ions and water across cell membranes. The failure of these regulators in CF causes the disease symptoms.
Series: Shotlist, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 20 min.
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £150.00 (+VAT +p&p) higher education - master tape for re-editing and copying 2000 sale: £35.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) VHS, higher education
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: biochemistry; cystic fibrosis

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Notes: EBST was set up in 1987, to spread specialist learning through broadcast and new media; it’s roots were in BBC and public service broadcasting. Now EBST Online is part of FENC (www.fenc.org.uk).

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Notes: Educational and training materials with an emphasis on maths, science and skills development, produced in collaboration with consortia of university and college academics and media departments under the auspices of the Educational Services Broadcasting Trust. Series include Maths for Engineers, Shotlist, and the Skillbank vocational skills training programmes. For sale on DVD or via download. Now ebst online is part of FENC. (www.fenc.org.uk). Now possibly part of Blended Learning Consortium.

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