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The Role of Triple CFTR Modulator Therapy in Reducing Systemic Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis

Publicated to: Lung. 203 (1): 55- - 2025-12-01 203(1), DOI: 10.1007/s00408-025-00806-6

Authors:

Garcia, Marta Solis; Madrid-Carbajal, Claudia Janeth; Pelaez, Adrian; Moreno, Rosa Maria Giron; Alonso, Esther Ferreira; Garcia, Belen Prieto; Punter, Rosa Mar Gomez; Ancochea, Julio; Bachiller, Jose Maria Eiros; Ruiz, Josue David Hernandez; Clemente, Marta Garcia
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Ctr Nacl Invest Cardiovasc CNIC, Madrid, Spain - Author
Hosp Univ Cent Asturias, Oviedo, Spain - Author
Hosp Univ La Princesa, Madrid, Spain - Author
Inst Invest Sanitaria Principado Asturias ISPA, Oviedo, Spain - Author
Inst Salud Carlos III ISCIII, Ctr Invest Red Enfermedades Respiratorias CIBERES, Madrid, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Purpose Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, leading to multisystemic complications, particularly in the lungs. CFTR dysfunction results in altered ion transport, chronic inflammation, and progressive lung damage. The triple therapy elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) has demonstrated significant improvements in pulmonary function and quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of ETI by analysing systemic cytokine profiles over 12 months. Methods A prospective study included 32 CF patients >= 18 years with at least one delF508 mutation, undergoing ETI therapy. Clinical stability was ensured prior to therapy initiation. Demographic data, BMI (Body Mass Index), FEV1% (Forced expiratory Volume in the first second), VR/TLC (residual volume/total lung capacity) and sweat chloride concentrations were recorded at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Inflammatory markers, including fibrinogen, C-reactive protein (CRP), and a panel of 8 cytokines, were measured using multiplex bead-based immunoassays and electrochemiluminescence. Longitudinal changes were analysed using mixed-effects models and statistical tests, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results During a 12-month follow-up, the neutrophils number and proinflammatory biomarkers analyzed, fibrinogen, CRP, GM-CSF, IFN- gamma, IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-8 (CXCL8), IL-12p70, IL-17A (CTLA-8), and TNF-alpha, significantly decreased, while eosinophils remained stable. Mixed-effects models confirmed the significant association of inflammatory biomarkers with FEV1, BMI, sweat chloride levels, and VR/TLC highlighting the role of inflammation in the progression of CF. Conclusions ETI demonstrated marked anti-inflammatory effects in CF patients, reducing systemic inflammation and improving clinical parameters.
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Keywords

BiomarkersCftrChildrenCystic fibrosisEfficacyInflammationIvacaftorModulatorsSafety

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal LUNG due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 23/108, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Respiratory System.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-05:

  • WoS: 2
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-05:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 9.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 9 (PlumX).
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, with a probability of 58% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.
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Project objectives

Los objetivos perseguidos en esta aportación se centran en evaluar el impacto de la terapia triple elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) en la fibrosis quística. Se plantean: analizar los perfiles sistémicos de citocinas durante 12 meses de tratamiento; determinar los cambios longitudinales en marcadores inflamatorios como fibrinógeno, proteína C reactiva y un panel de ocho citocinas; evaluar la asociación entre biomarcadores inflamatorios y parámetros clínicos como FEV1, índice de masa corporal, concentración de cloruro en sudor y VR/TLC; caracterizar la evolución de la inflamación sistémica en pacientes con al menos una mutación delF508; y establecer el efecto antiinflamatorio de ETI en la progresión clínica de la enfermedad.
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Most relevant results

Los resultados más relevantes del estudio evidencian que la terapia triple elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) produce una reducción significativa de la inflamación sistémica en pacientes con fibrosis quística durante un seguimiento de 12 meses. En primer lugar, se observó una disminución significativa en el número de neutrófilos y en biomarcadores proinflamatorios como fibrinógeno, proteína C reactiva, GM-CSF, IFN-gamma, IL-1 alfa, IL-1 beta, IL-8, IL-12p70, IL-17A y TNF-alfa. En segundo lugar, los eosinófilos permanecieron estables a lo largo del estudio. Finalmente, los modelos de efectos mixtos confirmaron asociaciones significativas entre estos biomarcadores inflamatorios y parámetros clínicos como FEV1, índice de masa corporal, concentración de cloruro en sudor y VR/TLC, subrayando el papel de la inflamación en la progresión de la enfermedad.
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Awards linked to the item

ding This project has received a grant from ASTURPAR and Neumomadrid.
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