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Ataluren
- Question
- Does Ataluren help with the Delta F508 mutation?
- Answer
- Hello,
no, this drug is used for so-called stop mutations – F508del, however, is a so-called deletion (which is a different molecular mechanism). G542X and R1162X are examples of stop mutations.
Kind regards
Dr. Frauke Stanke - 02.08.2012
