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2021 May 10


Eur J Clin Pharmacol

A phase I study assessing the safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering activity of immunotherapeutics targeting PCSK9.

Authors

Zeitlinger M, Bauer M, Reindl-Schwaighofer R, Stoekenbroek RM, Lambert G, Berger-Sieczkowski E, Lagler H, Oesterreicher Z, Wulkersdorfer B, Lührs P, Galabova G, Schwenke C, Mader RM, Medori R, Landlinger C, Kutzelnigg A, Staffler G
Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2021 May 10.
PMID: 33969434.

Abstract

AT04A and AT06A are two AFFITOPE® peptide vaccine candidates being developed for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia by inducing proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9)-specific antibodies. This study aimed to investigate safety, tolerability, antibody development, and reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) following four subcutaneous immunizations.