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. 2016 Feb 22;71(5):454–461. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-208123

Table 1.

Cystic fibrosis biomarkers studied with approved cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators

Biomarker Ivacaftor in G551D Lumacaftor–ivacaftor in F508del/F508del References
Sweat chloride 16, 22, 26, 28–31
Nasal potential difference 22, 26, 28
Mucociliary clearance 22
Duodenal pH 22
Sputum inflammatory markers* 22
Lung clearance index 32
Exhaled NO 33
Sweat rate 22

*Free neutrophil elastase, interleukin 8, others.22