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ArticleTherapeutic advances in respiratory disease

The short-term effects of ORKAMBI (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) on regional and distal lung structures using functional respiratory imaging.

Eline Lauwers, Dennis Belmans, Benjamin Mignot, Kris Ides, Kim Van Hoorenbeeck, Annemiek Snoeckx, Cedric Van Holsbeke, Vicky Nowé, Eva Van Braeckel, Wilfried De Backer and 2 more

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Eline LauwersLaboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Wilrijk, 2160 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-0494-0206
Dennis BelmansFLUIDDA NV, Kontich, Belgium.
Benjamin MignotFLUIDDA NV, Kontich, Belgium.
Kris IdesLaboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Kim Van HoorenbeeckLaboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Annemiek SnoeckxDepartment of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.
Cedric Van HolsbekeFLUIDDA NV, Kontich, Belgium.
Vicky NowéDepartment of Pulmonology, GZA Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.
Eva Van BraeckelDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
Wilfried De BackerFLUIDDA NV, Kontich, Belgium.
Jan De BackerFLUIDDA NV, Kontich, Belgium.
Stijn VerhulstLaboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
University of Antwerp · BEFluidda (Belgium) · BEGhent University Hospital · BEGZA Ziekenhuizen Campus Sint-Augustinus · BE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLumacaftor/ivacaftor (LUM/IVA) has shown modest benefits in previous research, but the exact effects in the cystic fibrosis (CF) lung remain unclear. This study aims to offer novel information on the mode of action of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)-modulating drug by assessing lung structure and function using functional respiratory imaging (FRI).

methodsCF patients aged ⩾12 years homozygous for

resultsOf the 12 patients enrolled in the study, 11 completed all study visits. Concerning the FRI parameters, hyperinflation of the lung decreased, indicated by a reduction in air trapping and lobar volume at expiration. Also, a decrease in airway wall volume and a redistribution of pulmonary blood volume were noted, which might be related to a decrease in mucus impaction. Airway resistance, airway volume, internal airflow distribution and aerosol deposition pattern did not show significant changes. No significant improvements were found in any of the CF-CT scores or in the spirometric parameters. Other secondary outcomes showed similar results compared with previous research. Correlations at baseline were found between FRI and conventional outcomes, including physical functioning, spirometry and CF-CT scores.

conclusionsLUM/IVA decreased lung hyperinflation in combination with a potential decrease in mucus impaction, which can be related to an improved mucociliary transport. These results indicate that several FRI parameters, reflecting regional and distal lung structures, are more sensitive to changes caused by LUM/IVA than conventional respiratory outcomes.

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AminophenolsAminopyridinesBenzodioxolesCystic FibrosisQuinolonesAdolescentAdultChildDrug CombinationsHumansTreatment OutcomeAminophenolsAminopyridinesBenzodioxolesDrug Combinationslumacaftor, ivacaftor drug combinationQuinolonesCFTR modulatorcomputational fluid dynamicscystic fibrosisfunctional respiratory imaging

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PMID34541955
PMCPMC8461124
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