| Literature DB >> 25083129 |
Rebecca S Pettit, Chris Fellner.
Abstract
Defects in a single gene lead to the defective proteins that cause cystic fibrosis, making the disease an ideal candidate for mutation-targeted therapy. Although ivacaftor is currently the only FDA-approved CFTR modifier, others are in development.Entities:
Keywords: 4PBA; CFTR; CFTR correctors; CFTR modulators; CFTR potentiators; VRT-532; VX-661; ataluren; cystic fibrosis; cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR); ivacaftor; lumacaftor
Year: 2014 PMID: 25083129 PMCID: PMC4103577
Source DB: PubMed Journal: P T ISSN: 1052-1372