Human apoC-III transgenic mice, wild-type CD-1 mice (mouse surrogate) and cynomolgus monkeys; primary hepatocytes in vitro
“Olezarsen was evaluated in vitro in primary hepatocytes, transgenic mice expressing human apoC-III, wild-type (normal) CD-1 mice and cynomolgus monkeys.”
FDA: animal models gave reasonable proof-of-concept supporting human trials
“Results from these animal models provide reasonable proof-of-concept that supported the initiation of human trials as assessed using a clinically translatable and monitorable pharmacological endpoint, plasma TG.”