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An effective monoclonal antibody for familial hypercholesterolaemia

People with familial hypercholesterolaemia find it difficult to reduce their blood cholesterol levels, even when taking the most effective medicine. Many have to resort to invasive treatments and they have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies on evocolumab, a monoclonal antibody, show that cholesterol levels can be reduced in these patients.

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