Zerlasiran—A small-interfering RNA targeting lipoprotein(a)

JAMA

2024-11-18

(Press-News.org) About The Study: Zerlasiran, a small-interfering RNA targeting hepatic synthesis of apolipoprotein(a), was well-tolerated and reduced time-averaged lipoprotein(a) concentration by more than 80% during 36 weeks of treatment in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Steven E. Nissen, MD, email nissens@ccf.org.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2024.21957)

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