The PharmGKB summary describing
CFTR as a pharmacogene has been published by
Pharmacogenetics & Genomics. Genetic variants within the
CFTR gene are the target of new Cystic Fibrosis therapies and drugs in development. The hope is that patients will be better treated with personalized medicines tailored to the underlying defects within
CFTR. The VIP summary details these treatment strategies and clinically important variants within the
CFTR gene.
McDonagh EM, Clancy JP, Altman RB, Klein TE.
Pharmacogenetics & Genomics. 2014 Dec 15. (Epub ahead of print)