Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.
Three days ago from this post, a new drug by La Jolla Pharmaceutical called GCS-100 showed to be efficace in treating chronic kidney disease. While this isn't specific to ADPKD, it could be used as a helpful treatment if approved.
Here is the article by Reuters on it:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBREA291ND20140310?irpc=932
I'm not too certain of the science behind how it works, but I assume there might be some advantages for people with PKD as well. It did mention it helps deal with tissue damage.
Here is the study on clinicaltrials:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01843790?term=gcs-100&rank=3
It says they are actively recruiting at the bottom if interested.
No one in the trial had any adverse side-effects. The results of this trial had investors very optimistic, and La Jolla's shares jumped 60% on the news at once point.
Here is the article by Reuters on it:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBREA291ND20140310?irpc=932
I'm not too certain of the science behind how it works, but I assume there might be some advantages for people with PKD as well. It did mention it helps deal with tissue damage.
Here is the study on clinicaltrials:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01843790?term=gcs-100&rank=3
It says they are actively recruiting at the bottom if interested.
No one in the trial had any adverse side-effects. The results of this trial had investors very optimistic, and La Jolla's shares jumped 60% on the news at once point.
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thankful for any advances in kidney disease. thanks for sharing.