Treatment with Kalydeco (ivacaftor) alone improved lung function and quality of life in a cystic fibrosis patient carrying both…
Articles by Patricia Inácio, PhD
Two new alterations in the CFTR gene, leading to a deficient CFTR protein and consequently causing cystic fibrosis (CF),…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ application seeking approval for its triple combination —…
When Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ cystic fibrosis (CF) therapy Trikafta was approved recently by the U.S. Food and Drug…
Regular exercise over the long term improves lung function in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) by lowering levels of…
The UNITY prenatal test is highly sensitive and accurate for detecting hereditary diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF),…
CFTR channel activity is controlled by a molecular process known as phosphorylation. Now, a study suggests that the levels of phosphorylation…
Prenatal genetic testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) significantly influences how women manage their pregnancies, with positive tests linked to high…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review to Vertex’s new drug application for its triple…
Trained sniffer dogs are able to detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the most common bacteria found in people with cystic…