Triglycerides, the energy-providing lipids consumed from fat-containing food, have been known to cause severe health conditions in high levels, including acute pancreatitis. It is also associated with apolipoprotein C-III (APOCIII) and high probability of coronary artery disease (CAD). Triglyceride levels above a certain level are termed as severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG). Elevated triglycerides may also result from genetic factors, Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is one such disorder.
What are APOC III Inhibitors?
Long-recognized APOC III is a small protein that functions as a key regulator of triglyceride metabolism by inhibiting lipopro...