Cholesterol

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Latest news on cholesterol

5 November 2026
Amgen: Repatha lowers heart attack risk 20% vs ezetimibe in large real‑world cohort

Real‑world analysis of 544,103 adults with ASCVD followed up to four years; comparative non‑statin outcomes evidence to inform treatment choices and LDL‑C goal attainment.

25 October 2026
Johnson & Johnson reports 75% RECIST response for JNJ-6143 in advanced prostate cancer

Phase 1 data show 75% imaging response and deep PSA declines at 50 mg; most adverse events were mild–moderate and 50 mg will advance to Phase 2.

25 May 2026
Lilly's VERVE-102 single infusion durably lowers PCSK9 up to 88% and LDL-C up to 62%

Phase 1b Heart-2: single IV base-editing dose gave dose-dependent, durable PCSK9/LDL-C reductions up to 18 months in HeFH/premature CAD; well tolerated; FDA Fast Track; Phase 2 planned.

25 March 2026
Toray develops size-controlled PMMA porous fibers to selectively remove pathogenic proteins

PMMA porous fibers with controllable pores (several nm to ~1,000 nm) selectively capture high-MW pathogenic substances (autoantibodies, lipoproteins, exosomes), enabling blood purification and biopharma