VX 272
Alternative Names: VX-272Latest Information Update: 05 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antifibrotics
- Mechanism of Action Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I Cystic fibrosis
Most Recent Events
- 27 Feb 2026 Preclinical trials in Cystic fibrosis in USA (PO) before February 2026
- 25 Feb 2026 Phase-I clinical trials in Cystic fibrosis (In volunteers) in USA (PO) (NCT07437105)
- 23 Feb 2026 Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans a phase I trial for Cystic fibrosis (In volunteers) (PO) in February 2026 (NCT07437105)