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SPIRE trials: Bococizumab was insufficiently humanized for long-term use

SPIRE trials: Bococizumab was insufficiently humanized for long-term use

The development of bococizumab, the third of the PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies, was discontinued by Pfizer in early November (1). Insights from a late breaker trial presentation provide some answers why this might be the case. SPIRE programme: lipid lowering trials The SPIRE program included 6…

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SPIRE-2: Cardiovascular benefit in very high risk patients

SPIRE-2: Cardiovascular benefit in very high risk patients

Evidence from the two cardiovascular outcomes studies with bococizumab, notably SPIRE-2, added to the buzz around FOURIER. According to PCSK9 Forum Editor Professor Philip Barter (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia): ‘Despite follow-up being short due to termination of the development of bococizumab, SPIRE-2…

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PlayProf Raul Santos: SPIRE trials with bococizumab

Prof Raul Santos: SPIRE trials with bococizumab

The data from the SPIRE programme, especially SPIRE-1 and SPIRE-2 the cardiovascular outcomes studies was also illuminating. PCSK9 Forum Editor Professor Raul Santos, one of the authors, gives his view.

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