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Synonyms: VX-121 | VX121
vanzacaftor is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Vanzacaftor (VX-121) is a cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) protein corrector for class II CFTR mutations (the most common being F508del). Its biological activity is similar to that of elexacaftor. Like elexacftor, off-target effects on K+ channels have been reported [2].
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In vitro assays (FRT system) demonstrated effectiveness of Alyftrek® in all CFTR variants that were approved for Trikafta®, as well as in 31 more [1]. |
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