Inclisiran (ALN-PCSsc) is a double-stranded small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecule that inhibits the transcription of PCSK-9. Inclisiran can be used for hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) research[1].
Inclisiran is a double-stranded small RNA molecule that works by blocking the transcription of proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 (PCSK-9), leading to a reduction of PCSK-9 levels in the hepatocytes, resulting in an increased expression of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors in the hepatocyte membrane and, as a consequence, it reduces the circulating levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C)[1].
[1]. Constantine E Kosmas, et al. Inclisiran for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: A Short Review on the Emerging Data and Therapeutic Potential. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2020 Oct 28;16:1031-1037.