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Phase 2 trial possible in ARCT-032, inhaled mRNA therapy for CF

Arcturus Therapeutics plans to soon submit an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking permission to begin testing multiple ascending doses of ARCT-032, an inhaled experimental treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF). The planned Phase 2 study, supported by promising safety and preliminary efficacy data…

FDA decision on vanza triple, new CFTR modulator, due by Jan. 2

Authorities in the U.S. and Europe are reviewing applications from Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeking approval of the company’s novel CFTR modulator triple combination, vanzacaftor, tezacaftor and deutivacaftor.  Vertex is asking that the vanza combo be approved for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) ages 6 and older who carry…

3 CFTR modulators guaranteed public reimbursement in England

Vertex Pharmaceuticals and England’s National Health Service (NHS) have reached an agreement that allows all current and future eligible cystic fibrosis (CF) patients to access three of the company’s approved CFTR modulators at low or no out-of-pocket cost. Kaftrio (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor, sold as Trikafta in the U.S.), Symkevi (tezacaftor/ivacaftor,…

Microbes differ in lungs of CF and non-CF bronchiectasis: Study

Despite some similarities, the lung composition of microbes and their antimicrobial resistance profiles differed between people with bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis (CF) and those with non-CF bronchiectasis, a study found. The findings suggest “the need for customized management strategies for each disease,” the researchers wrote in the study, “…

CFTR modulators keep blood glucose under control: Study

CFTR modulators may help control glucose (sugar) levels in the blood of people with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to researchers in Israel, who called for regular oral glucose tolerance testing to adjust insulin dosing in diabetes and keep glucose from dropping too low. The study, “Long-Term therapy with…