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Vanzacaftor · Alyftrek, VX-121

Small molecule · Modulator of CFTR · developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Approved FDA
VRTX Developer
1 Registered trials

What is Vanzacaftor?

Vanzacaftor is a component of ALYFTREK, a fixed-dose combination with tezacaftor and deutivacaftor. Vanzacaftor and tezacaftor bind different sites on CFTR to enhance its cellular processing and trafficking, while deutivacaftor potentiates CFTR channel gating. Together they increase CFTR quantity and function at the cell surface, enhancing chloride transport in cystic fibrosis patients with responsive CFTR variants.

Summary written with AI from the sources listed at the end of this page.

At a glance

Also known as
Alyftrek, VX-121, VNZ/TEZ/D-IVA
Drug type
Small molecule
Targets
CFTR
Mechanism
Modulator of CFTR
Pathways
CFTR-mediated chloride transport
Therapy area
Respiratory
Developer
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)
FDA status
Approved as Alyftrek, NDA218730 · FDA label
UNII
COM1POP492

✅ FDA-approved uses

From the indications section of the FDA label (version of Aug 26, 2026). Read the full label for the exact wording, limitations and safety information.

🧪 Clinical trials

TrialPhaseConditionStatusSponsor
NCT05844449 Phase 3 Cystic Fibrosis Enrolling by invitation VRTX

Trials of the companies BioRadar tracks, from ClinicalTrials.gov, most advanced phase first.

Conditions studied

Cystic Fibrosis

Other drugs acting on CFTR

More from Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Sources

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