A New Approach to PCSK9 Therapeutics
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PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) inhibition is an effective therapy to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and cardiovascular events. A recent study shows that 1 or 2 doses of inclisiran, a long-acting synthetic small-interfering RNA that selectively targets hepatic PCSK9, causes a sustained reduction of plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol for ≤6 months. Pending further studies of safety and efficacy, this may represent an important addition to the armamentarium for inhibiting PCSK9.
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A New Approach to PCSK9 Therapeutics.
PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) inhibition is an effective therapy to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and cardiovascular events. A recent study shows that 1 or 2 doses of inclisiran, a long-acting synthetic small-interfering RNA that selectively targets hepatic PCSK9, causes a sustained reduction of plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol for ≤6 months. Pendi...
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