Daily statins could be replaced by gene therapy which cuts cholesterol with a single dose within years, scientists claim ...Middle East

Daily statins taken by millions to ward off heart attacks and strokes could be replaced ‘within the decade’ by a gene-editing jab, scientists claim. The remarkable new drug manipulates the DNA inside cholesterol-regulating cells to shut down production of the substance after a single dose. It was unveiled yesterday at the American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. Trial results showed the one-off injection cut ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol by more than 50 per cent. Los Angeles-based cardiologist Professor Karol Watson predicted ‘a brave new world’ in heart treatment: ‘This trial showed with [gene] editing you can durably lower LDL.’ Daily use of statins could be

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