A new drug candidate has been found to hold promise for cystic fibrosis patients.
A new drug candidate has been found to hold promise for cystic fibrosis patients.
Dr David Sheppard from the University of Bristol said that the early results with VX-770 suggest that drug therapies, which target defects at the root of the disease, have the potential to greatly improve the quality of life of CF patients.
Respiratory Diseases - Cystic Fibrosis
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Cystic Fibrosis
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Cystic Fibrosis
The defective gene disables or destroys a protein known as CFTR.
The research team led by Sheppard is investigating how new drugs restore function to defective CFTR proteins.
Sarcoidosis - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prognosis
Bernie Mac the comedian died of complications arising from Sarcoidosis, a little known immune system disorder.
Bernie Mac the comedian died of complications arising from Sarcoidosis, a little known immune system disorder.
The researchers have tested the drug on patients in the US who carry a genetic defect known as G551D.
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The study was presented at the BA Festival of Science in Liverpool.
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Common Antidepressant Offers Hope for Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
Doctors in Germany working on mice say a drug commonly used for depression is a promising candidate as a new treatment for cystic fibrosis.
Doctors in Germany working on mice say a drug commonly used for depression is a promising candidate as a new treatment for cystic fibrosis.
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