New Eli Lilly drug muvalaplin shows promise in significantly reducing harmful cholesterol variant.

A new oral drug, muvalaplin, has shown significant promise in reducing levels of lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol variant linked to heart disease, in a recent study. Developed by Eli Lilly, the drug was tested at three doses over 12 weeks and managed to lower lipoprotein(a) levels by up to 85.8% in participants. With no approved treatments currently available, muvalaplin could be a game-changer if further trials confirm its effectiveness and safety.

November 18, 2024
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