9/13/2026
Vital Signs · medicine

DNA treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
DNA treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
Researchers have designed a new DNA-based treatment that targets PCSK9, a protein closely tied to high LDL cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Their most effective molecule reduced PCSK9 protein by 87% in human liver cells and lowered cholesterol by 47% in genetically modified mice after a single injection.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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DNA treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins — Vital Signs