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Single-Infusion CRISPR Therapy Lowers LDL and Triglycerides in First Human Trial

By switching off ANGPTL3 in the liver, CTX310 produced rapid lipid reductions in 15 adults, with only mild short-term reactions reported.

Overview

  • The late-breaking Phase 1 results, presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions 2025, tested a one-time CTX310 infusion in 15 adults in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. with at least 60 days of follow-up.
  • At the highest prespecified dose, mean LDL fell about 50% and triglycerides about 55%, with levels remaining reduced through at least 60 days after a roughly two-week onset.
  • Reporting from the full cohort indicates peak reductions approaching 80% in some participants at higher doses, a finding that will require confirmation in larger trials.
  • Safety findings to date include mild infusion-related symptoms and one transient rise in liver enzymes, with no serious adverse events reported and long-term monitoring planned for up to 15 years.
  • Investigators plan Phase 2 studies in late 2025 or early 2026, noting the small, primarily male cohort and unresolved questions about durability beyond 60 days, clinical outcomes, and real-world access.