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Design and rationale for the prospective treatment efficacy in IPF using genotype for NAC selection (PRECISIONS) clinical trial.
BMC pulmonary medicine - 13 Dec 2022
Podolanczuk Anna J, Kim John S, Cooper Christopher B, Lasky Joseph A, Murray Susan, Oldham Justin M, Raghu Ganesh, Flaherty Kevin R, Spino Cathie, Noth Imre, Martinez Fernando J
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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease with few treatment options. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a well-tolerated, inexpensive treatment with antioxidant and anti-fibrotic properties. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)-sponsored PANTHER (Prednisone Azathioprine and NAC therapy in IPF) trial confirmed the harmful effects of immunosuppression in IPF, and did not...
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