Editas Medicine Announces Nomination of EDIT-401 as Lead In Vivo Development Candidate for LDL-C Reduction, Aiming for Human Data by 2026
Reuters
Sep 02
Editas Medicine Announces Nomination of EDIT-401 as Lead In Vivo Development Candidate for LDL-C Reduction, Aiming for Human Data by 2026
Editas Medicine Inc., a gene editing company, has announced the nomination of EDIT-401 as their lead in vivo development candidate. EDIT-401 is an experimental therapy aimed at significantly reducing LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. In studies conducted on non-human primates, a single dose of EDIT-401 achieved an approximate 90% reduction in mean LDL-C levels. The company is planning to present human proof-of-concept data by the end of 2026. Editas Medicine maintains a strong cash position, with operational funding secured until the second quarter of 2027. A company-sponsored webinar on EDIT-401 is scheduled.
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