VX-659–Tezacaftor–Ivacaftor in patients with cystic fibrosis and one or two Phe508del alleles
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2018-10-25
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Davies, Jane C.
Moskowitz, Samuel M.
Brown, Cynthia
Horsley, Alexander
Mall, Marcus A.
McKone, Edward F.
Plant, Barry J.
Prais, Dario
Ramsey, Bonnie W.
Taylor-Cousar, Jennifer L.
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BACKGROUND: The next-generation cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) corrector VX-659, in triple combination with tezacaftor and ivacaftor (VX-659–tezacaftor–ivacaftor), was developed to restore the function of Phe508del CFTR protein in patients with cystic fibrosis. METHODS: We evaluated the effects of VX-659–tezacaftor–ivacaftor on the processing, trafficking, and function of Phe508del CFTR protein using human bronchial epithelial cells. A range of oral VX-659–tezacaftor–ivacaftor doses in triple combination were then evaluated in randomized, controlled, double-blind, multicenter trials involving patients with cystic fibrosis who were heterozygous for the Phe508del CFTR mutation and a minimal-function CFTR mutation (Phe508del–MF genotypes) or homozygous for the Phe508del CFTR mutation (Phe508del–Phe508del genotype). The primary end points were safety and the absolute change from baseline in the percentage of predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). RESULTS: VX-659–tezacaftor–ivacaftor significantly improved the processing and trafficking of Phe508del CFTR protein as well as chloride transport in vitro. In patients, VX-659–tezacaftor–ivacaftor had an acceptable safety and side-effect profile. Most adverse events were mild or moderate. VX-659–tezacaftor–ivacaftor resulted in significant mean increases in the percentage of predicted FEV1 through day 29 (P<0.001) of up to 13.3 points in patients with Phe508del–MF genotypes; in patients with the Phe508del–Phe508del genotype already receiving tezacaftor–ivacaftor, adding VX-659 resulted in a further 9.7-point increase in the percentage of predicted FEV1. The sweat chloride concentrations and scores on the respiratory domain of the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire–Revised improved in both patient populations. CONCLUSIONS: Robust in vitro activity of VX-659–tezacaftor–ivacaftor targeting Phe508del CFTR protein translated into improvements for patients with Phe508del–MF or Phe508del–Phe508del genotypes. VX-659 triple-combination regimens have the potential to treat the underlying cause of disease in approximately 90% of patients with cystic fibrosis. (Funded by Vertex Pharmaceuticals; VX16-659-101 and VX16-659-001 ClinicalTrials.gov numbers, NCT03224351. opens in new tab and NCT03029455. opens in new tab.)
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Adolescent , Adult , Alleles , Aminophenols , Benzodioxoles , Cells, cultured , Chloride channel agonists , Chlorides , Cystic fibrosis , Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator , Double-blind method , Drug combinations , Female , Forced expiratory volume , Genotype , Humans , Indoles , Male , Mutation , Quinolones , Sweat , Young adult
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Davies, J. C., Moskowitz, S. M., Brown, C., Horsley, A., Mall, M. A., McKone, E. F., Plant, B. J., Prais, D., Ramsey, B. W., Taylor-Cousar, J. L., Tullis, E., Uluer, A., McKee, C. M., Robertson, S., Shilling, R. A., Simard, C., Van Goor, F., Waltz, D., Xuan, F., Young, T. and Rowe, S. M. (2018) 'VX-659–Tezacaftor–Ivacaftor in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis and One or Two Phe508del Alleles', New England Journal of Medicine, 379(17), pp. 1599-1611. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1807119
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