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Innovative Epigenetic Techniques Achieve Long-Lasting Cholesterol Reduction

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Source: SciTechDaily
Innovative Epigenetic Techniques Achieve Long-Lasting Cholesterol Reduction
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A new genetic therapy using polypurine hairpins to inhibit PCSK9 significantly reduces cholesterol levels by nearly 50%, offering a promising alternative to traditional statins and potentially reducing cardiovascular disease risk.

Topics:sciencehealth#cholesterol#genetic-therapy#groundbreaking-study#health#pcsk9#polypurine-hairpins
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  1. Genetic Therapy Cuts Cholesterol by Nearly 50% in Groundbreaking Study  SciTechDaily
  2. Epigenetic approach shows durable PCSK9 silencing in primates  BioWorld MedTech
  3. Durable epigenetic silencing with a TALE-based editor  Nature

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