Celtaxsys To Hash Out Phase III Cystic Fibrosis Endpoints With US FDA
Executive Summary
Private start-up's acebilustat failed to improve lung function in Phase II, but the anti-inflammatory showed large numerical reductions in pulmonary exacerbations, which can be fatal.
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