Illustration of cholesterol molecules and a drug blocking a biological pathway

Scientists identify hidden driver of high cholesterol and a potential treatment

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Scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that enables high-cholesterol diets to bypass the body's natural defenses, leading to elevated LDL cholesterol. In mouse studies, blocking this pathway significantly reduced harmful cholesterol levels. An experimental drug targeting this mechanism has also passed an early human safety trial, indicating potential for a new cholesterol treatment.

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Originally published by gnews