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Inhibition of ASGR1 decreases lipid levels by promoting cholesterol excretion
Inhibiting the asialoglycoprotein receptor ASGR1 increases cholesterol excretion to the bile and then faeces, providing a unique way to lower cholesterol, and therefore providing a safe and effective way to treat cardiovascular disease.
- Ju-Qiong Wang
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In vivo CRISPR base editing of PCSK9 durably lowers cholesterol in primates
In a cynomolgus macaque model, CRISPR base editors delivered in lipid nanoparticles are shown to efficiently and stably knock down PCSK9 in the liver to reduce levels of PCSK9 and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood.
- Kiran Musunuru
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The changing landscape of atherosclerosis
This Review discusses recent research that has transformed our understanding of the biology of atherosclerosis, and examines its implications for the treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- Peter Libby
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Variations in blood lipids
What is the new gold standard for genome-wide association studies? As exemplified by analyses of blood lipids, it is collaboration to amass huge sample sizes and functional studies of the genes identified.
- Alan R. Shuldiner
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