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Lilly preps for ph. 2 launch after Verve gene editor cuts cholesterol on par with PCSK9 inhibitors
Eli Lilly is laying the groundwork for a phase 2 trial of the lipid-lowering gene editor it picked up from Verve Therapeutics, with the candidate now showing strong and consistent cholesterol reductions after a higher dosing regimen.
By FierceBiotech
· May 26, 2026
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