Zilebesiran
Zilebesiran is an investigational medication that belongs to a new class of medicines called RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. It is designed to target and reduce the production of a protein called angiotensinogen (AGT) in the liver.
AGT plays a key role in controlling blood pressure through the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS). By lowering AGT levels, zilebesiran may help reduce high blood pressure and potentially lower the risk of future cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in people with hypertension.
Unlike traditional blood pressure tablets that are taken daily, zilebesiran is given by injection and is being studied for long-lasting effects, potentially requiring dosing only a few times per year.