Efficacy and Safety of Ongericimab in Chinese Patients with Hypercholesterolemia: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
摘要
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibition has emerged as an effective lipid-lowering strategy, particularly for patients with hypercholesterolemia not adequately managed with statins. Ongericimab is a novel monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9. In this meta-analysis, we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ongericimab in Chinese patients with hypercholesterolemia.
MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception to November 2025, to identify studies assessing the lipid-lowering effects of ongericimab. Effect estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random-effects model.
ResultsFive RCTs (n = 1415; mean age 57.65 ± 10.94 years; 55.7% male) were included. Ongericimab significantly reduced LDL-C by approximately 71%, Lp(a) by 48%, ApoB by 60%, total cholesterol by 47%, and non-HDL-C by 65%. Subgroup analysis revealed dose-dependent effects for LDL-C, ApoB, TC, and non-HDL-C (p < 0.05), while Lp(a) reduction remained consistent across doses (p = 0.75). At the 150 mg dose, ongericimab also increased HDL-C by 10% and ApoA1 by 8%, and reduced triglycerides (TGs) by 23%. Adverse events were comparable between ongericimab and placebo groups.
ConclusionsOngericimab reduces LDL-C and other atherogenic lipoproteins in Chinese patients with hypercholesterolemia, with a tolerability profile comparable to placebo. These findings support its potential role as an adjunct therapy for patients who do not meet LDL-C targets with statins.
RegistrationPROSPERO identifier no. CRD420251086724.
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