Cystic Fibrosis

Marine biotechnology product offers promise as cystic fibrosis treatment

Published in Biotech Business Week, January 10th, 2005

Researchers working with Florida red tide toxin at the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Center for Marine Science have discovered two new compounds that may treat mucus build-up associated with cystic fibrosis and similar lung diseases.

Preliminary studies show these compounds improve the flow of mucus through the respiratory tract, allowing airways to clear more quickly and efficiently.

"We were looking for nasty things in red tide and found this material with potential to do good," said Dr. Daniel Baden, lead investigator and director of the UNCW Center for Marine Science. "This shows the value of ocean and human health research and the...

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