Nature Communications (Feb 2023)

Future therapies for cystic fibrosis

  • Lucy Allen,
  • Lorna Allen,
  • Siobhan B. Carr,
  • Gwyneth Davies,
  • Damian Downey,
  • Marie Egan,
  • Julian T. Forton,
  • Robert Gray,
  • Charles Haworth,
  • Alexander Horsley,
  • Alan R. Smyth,
  • Kevin W. Southern,
  • Jane C. Davies

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36244-2
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 13

Abstract

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The cystic fibrosis landscape has changed dramatically over the last few decades, with improvements in patient quality of life, prognosis and predicted survival. In part, this is related to the availability of novel CFTR modulator drugs, although prior advances in symptom-directed therapies and diagnosis had already led to substantial improvements. However, the authors, part of a national CF focused group, recognize that more needs to be done and outline their considerations on research priorities in this perspective.