Prevention & lipids

In Vivo Base Editing of PCSK9 with VERVE-102 for Hypercholesterolemia

N Engl J MedPublished Phase 1 single-ascending-dose study

Authors' conclusion

One dose of VERVE-102 led to dose-dependent, substantial, and sustained reductions in PCSK9 and LDL cholesterol levels.

Study context

Population
Adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or premature CAD≥28 days of follow-up
Participants
35 adults
Comparison
One IV infusion of VERVE-102 at one of six doses
Outcome
Safety and changes in blood PCSK9 protein and LDL-C levels
Methodological detailsopen-label, six dose cohorts
  • Open-label
  • Six dose cohorts

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

PCSK9

LDL-C

Outcome0.3 mg per kilogram1.0 mg per kilogram
LDL-C absolute reduction— not stated in the abstract78 mg per deciliter

— not stated in the abstract

Safety

Dose-limiting toxic effects

No dose-limiting toxic effects

Adverse events

Aspiration pneumonitis in a participant with gastroesophageal reflux disease
1
Mild-to-moderate infusion-related reactions
Transient elevations in alanine aminotransferase levels

Parts of this Brief are withheld: the automatic checks could not confirm them against the abstract.

Original publication

In Vivo Base Editing of PCSK9 with VERVE-102 for Hypercholesterolemia. N Engl J Med. Published 25 May 2026. doi:10.1056/nejmoa2601283

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