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The drug candidate, olezarsen, showed statistically significant reduction in levels of triglyceride compared to placebo, as well as showed a 100% reduction in inflammation of the pancreas.

The goal of the trial was to reduce levels of phenylalanine, an amino acid, in the blood. Patients with the inherited metabolic disorder cannot break down phenylalanine on their own, causing a build-up of the acid, which often leads to memory and neurological issues.