Genetic Therapy Cuts Cholesterol by Nearly 50% in Groundbreaking Study

Polypurine hairpins are used to inhibit PCSK9 expression. When cholesterol levels in the blood rise too high, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can develop, damaging arteries and threatening heart health. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Oregon have now unveiled a promising new therapy that helps control cholesterol levels and offers [...]

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