June 2019
Lumacafor/ivacaftor (fixed-dose combination) for cystic fibrosis homozygous for F508del mutation in patients aged 12 to 23 months
The fixed-dose combination (FDC) lumacaftor/ivacaftor-FDC is in clinical development for cystic fibrosis (CF) that is homozygous for F508del mutation for patients aged 12 to 23 months. CF is the most common, life-limiting recessively inherited (a faulty gene inherited from both parents) disease in the UK. Genetic mutations affect the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, which is essential for the regulation of salt and water movements across cell membranes. These mutations mean that the CFTR protein is not processed and moved through the cells normally, resulting in little to no CFTR protein at the cell surface. This results in thickened secretions in organs with epithelial cell lining, mainly affecting the lungs and digestive system.
June 2019
VX-445/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (fixed-dose combination) for cystic fibrosis homozygous for F508del mutation in patients aged 12 years and older
The triple fixed-dose combination (FDC), VX-445/tezacaftor/ivacaftor-FDC, is in clinical development for cystic fibrosis (CF) that is homozygous for F508del mutation for patients aged 12 years and older. CF is the most common, life-limiting recessively inherited (a faulty gene inherited from both parents) disease in the UK. Genetic mutations affect the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, which is essential for the regulation of salt and water movements across cell membranes. These mutations mean that the CFTR protein is not processed and moved through the cells normally, resulting in little to no CFTR protein at the cell surface. This results in thickened secretions in organs with epithelial cell lining, mainly affecting the lungs and digestive system.
June 2019
VX-445/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (fixed-dose combination) for cystic fibrosis heterozygous for F508del mutation and one minimal function mutation in patients aged 12 years and older
The triple fixed-dose combination (FDC), VX-445/tezacaftor/ivacaftor-FDC, is in clinical development for cystic fibrosis (CF) that is heterozygous for F508del mutation and a minimal function mutation for patients aged 12 years and older. CF is the most common, life-limiting recessively inherited (a faulty gene inherited from both parents) disease in the UK. Genetic mutations affect the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, which is essential for the regulation of salt and water movements across cell membranes. These mutations mean that the CFTR protein is not processed and moved through the cells normally, resulting in little to no CFTR protein at the cell surface. This results in thickened secretions in organs with epithelial cell lining, mainly affecting the lungs and digestive system.
May 2019
Dapagliflozin for chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Dapagliflozin blocks the action of a protein in the kidneys called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2). As blood is filtered by the kidneys, SGLT2 stops glucose in the bloodstream from being passed out into the urine. By blocking the action of SGLT2, dapagliflozin causes the kidney to pass out more glucose in the urine, thereby reducing the levels of glucose in the blood. Blood vessels can be damaged by the effects of high blood glucose levels and this can in turn cause damage to organs, such as the heart. Dapagliflozin may also increase the removal of fluid between tissue cells, contributing to reduced congestion with minimal impact on blood volume. If licensed, dapagliflozin may provide a treatment option for people with HFrEF who currently have limited therapies available.
