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Abstract
Ebronucimab (®) is a subcutaneous fully human anti-proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) monoclonal antibody being developed by Akeso Biopharma for the treatment of dyslipidaemia. In September 2024, ebronucimab was approved in China, in combination with statins or statins and other lipid-lowering therapies, for adult patients with primary hypercholesterolaemia [including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH)] and mixed hyperlipidaemia who are unable to achieve the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol target after receiving moderate or higher doses of statins. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of ebronucimab leading to this first approval for primary hypercholesterolaemia, mixed hyperlipidaemia and HeFH.
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Drugs is a journal that aims to enhance pharmacotherapy by publishing review and original research articles on key aspects of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics. The journal includes:
Leading/current opinion articles providing an overview of contentious or emerging issues.
Definitive reviews of drugs and drug classes, and their place in disease management.
Therapy in Practice articles including recommendations for specific clinical situations.
High-quality, well designed, original clinical research.
Adis Drug Evaluations reviewing the properties and place in therapy of both newer and established drugs.
AdisInsight Reports summarising development at first global approval.
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