Zilebesiran

Zilebesiran is an experimental drug made by the pharmaceutical companies Roche and Alnylam. 


  It is being tested for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a small interfering RNA given through the skin twice yearly to lower blood pressure in those taking other antihypertensive drugs. The drug works by blocking the synthesis of angiotensinogen in human liver.

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