Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2026 Jun 24. doi: 10.1007/s40256-026-00808-6. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Hypertriglyceridemia can increase the risk of acute pancreatitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome are at an even higher risk of developing pancreatitis due to elevated triglycerides. A pathway involving small interfering RNA that selectively inhibits apolipoprotein C-III (APOC3) messenger RNA through RNA interference is currently being studied to reduce levels of apoC-III and thus, triglycerides. This review presents and discusses the current pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamics, and clinical and scientific evidence pertaining to plozasiran, a small interfering RNA medicine.
PMID:42340592 | DOI:10.1007/s40256-026-00808-6