More cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan now have access to Trikafta, a groundbreaking medication that improves ...

Astrazeneca plc has developed a potent oral fibroblast activation protein (FAP) inhibitor, AZD-2389, that avoids the cleavage of FGF21 and α2-AP. AZD-2389 was tested in cynomolgus monkeys with ...

The firm's chief scientific officer called the achievement "a major milestone for Spirovant and for the cystic fibrosis ...

Boston Pharma’s once-monthly injection efimosfermin alfa offers a convenient dosing option for MASH patients while also ...

However, disruptions to this balance, such as from infections or dietary changes, can impair goblet cell function, ...

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a systemic disease affecting many parts of the body including pulmonary, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems. With this in mind, we are ...

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) have higher chloride levels due to a genetic defect that disrupts this process. The sweat test is usually recommended for newborns with abnormal screening results ...

More information: Feifei Xie et al, Genomic and transcriptomic landscape of human gastrointestinal stromal tumors, Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53821-1 Journal information ...

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, digestive system and other organs, which affects about 35,000 people in the United States, according to government data. Sales of ...

In mice at least, scientists have found a way to stop and even reverse a deadly scarring of liver tissue called fibrosis If proven to work in people, it would be a major advance for patients battling ...