This is an open-label, single-arm, dose-escalation IIT clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics (PD), and pharmacokinetics (PK) of CS-121, an in vivo base editing therapy delivered by lipid nanoparticles targeting APOC3, in adult participants (18-65 years) with Severe Hypertriglyceridemia(sHTG).
CS-121 is an investigational, in vivo base editing therapy delivered by lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) targeting the APOC3 gene in the liver. By introducing precise base edits at specific APOC3 loci, CS-121 is intended to mimic naturally occurring protective mutations that reduce ApoC3 expression, thereby restoring triglyceride clearance pathways and lowering pancreatitis risk. Preclinical studies in transgenic mouse and non-human primate models demonstrated dose-dependent APOC3 editing, reductions in serum ApoC3 protein and triglyceride levels, and acceptable safety profiles, supporting advancement into human evaluation. This open-label, single-arm, dose-escalation early exploratory trial designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK/PD characteristics and preliminary efficacy of CS-121 in patients with sHTG. Based on the properties of gene editing therapy, the primary focus of the study is to identify the optimal biological dose (OBD) rather than the traditional maximum tolerated dose (MTD).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
CS-121 is a in vivo base editing therapy formulated in lipid nanoparticles for targeted editing of the APOC3 gene in hepatocytes.
The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China
Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Time frame: From screening to 12 months post last dosing
Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
Time frame: Within 14 days after CS-121 infusion
Change from Baseline in Fasting Serum Triglycerides (TG)
Time frame: Baseline through approximately 12 months post dosing
Change from Baseline in Serum ApoC3 Protein Levels
Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post last dosing
Concentrations of the active components of CS-121 (sgRNA and mRNA)
Time frame: From baseline to 1 month post last dosing
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