Model systems to Assess The in vitro efficacy of CFTR modulator tHerapies in Cystic Fibrosis (MATCH-CF), Canada
Objective: Mutation-specific therapies that target the defective cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein, referred to as CFTR modulators, have contributed to improvements in lung function, quality of life, and survival for people living with CF (PwCF). However, a minority of PwCF fail to show any clinical improvements when taking currently available therapies or are ineligible due to their rare genotypes. Our goal is to develop in vitro assays to predict individual clinical response to CFTR modulators. To achieve this goal, we will: 1- Obtain renewable and long-living cells from individuals with CF 2- Develop and optimize in vitro model systems from patient-derived cells 3- Test existing and future mutation-specific therapies on the cell-based model systems 4- Monitor individual short- and long-term clinical response to mutation-specific therapies
Registered Biobank Name | Model systems to Assess The in vitro efficacy of CFTR modulator tHerapies in Cystic Fibrosis (MATCH-CF) |
Biobank Leader | Dr. Bradley Quon |
Country | Canada |
Email for biobank inquiries | bradley.quon@hli.ubc.ca |
Principal Investigator | Dr. Bradley Quon |
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