VX-809

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced last week that they are beginning phase two trial for VX-809.  This drug has a potential to treat the basic defect in cystic fibrosis - a gene and its protein product, called CFTR.  

Here is apart of the article that is on the CF website:

"CF treatment involves the use of multiple drugs that address the symptoms of CF, however no therapy currently exists that targets the underlying cause of this disease,” said Robert J. Beall, Ph.D., president and CEO of the CF Foundation. “VX-809, which today entered Phase 2 clinical development, may have the potential to play a significant role in changing the future course of this disease for people with CF.”

 

"The advancement of VX-809 into Phase 2 development demonstrates our commitment to improve care for patients with CF," said Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D., executive vice president, medicines development, and chief medical officer of Vertex.  "This Phase 2a trial is designed primarily to provide a safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic evaluation for VX-809.  Any additional signals observed in this trial, including changes in sweat chloride and nasal potential difference, that indicate VX-809 has an effect on measures of CFTR function may be highly informative and encouraging for planning future clinical trials with VX-809."

WHAT A BIG GOD we trust!!!!! Again we are reminded that Ben's every breath is in good hands!  This is exciting news about the advancements in medical technology.  We can only pray that God will use this medication for his glory to heal cystic fibrosis patients, like Ben!  

Matthew 9:27 - As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!"  When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked him, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?"  "Yes, Lord,"  they replied.  Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith it will it be done to you"; and their sight was restored.

YES LORD ... We believe that you are able to do this for Ben!  May a cure be found in Ben's lifetime!  This is our prayer!  According to our faith we will see it be done!  FAITH!