Behind the Breakthroughs

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David Thaisrivongs: Goldilocks and the First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor

David Thaisrivongs: Goldilocks and the First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor12 aug42 min

Biocatalysis has evolved from a scientific curiosity into a powerful manufacturing platform, culminating in enlicitide, the first oral macrocyclic peptide PCSK9 inhibitor. Merck’s David Thaisrivongs explains how enzyme engineering helped create this “Goldilocks” class of medicines—and could open previously inaccessible drug targets to oral therapies.

Produced and hosted by Jonathan D. Grinstein, PhD

Audio mixed and mastered by Erick Ziegler

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