Plozasiran (ARO-APOC3) for severe hypertriglyceridemia

JAMA Cardiology

2024-04-07

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This randomized clinical trial demonstrates the potential clinical utility of plozasiran, an investigational APOC3-targeted small interfering–RNA drug, to reduce triglyceride level in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Additional studies will be required to determine whether plozasiran favorably modulates the risk of severe hypertriglyceridemia-associated complications.

Authors: Daniel Gaudet, M.D., Ph.D., of the Université de Montréal, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2024.0959)

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