Table 1

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

BiomarkerIvacaftor in G551DLumacaftor–ivacaftor in F508del/F508delReferences
Sweat chloride16, 22, 26, 28–31
Nasal potential difference22, 26, 28
Mucociliary clearance22
Duodenal pH22
Sputum inflammatory markers*22
Lung clearance index32
Exhaled NO33
Sweat rate22
  • *Free neutrophil elastase, interleukin 8, others.22