Publications by authors named "Nicola Shand"
Orphanet J Rare Dis
November 2014
Article Synopsis
- There is a pressing need for better long-term treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF), particularly targeting lung issues and the complex infections that come with it.
- Cysteamine, which has been used safely for cystinosis, is being explored as a potential treatment for CF, boasting mucoactive, antibiofilm, and antibacterial properties in both oral and inhaled forms.
- In experiments, cysteamine showed strong mucolytic effects and effectively killed harmful bacteria involved in CF, demonstrating potential as a new therapeutic option.
