Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a serine protease that is mainly expressed in the liver but can also be found in the intestine and kidneys. PCSK9 promotes the degradation of low density lipoprotein receptors (LDLR) by reducing their recycling and targeting the receptors for...
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doaj-b2690a0b7573488e94e882362059ef192020-11-24T23:38:16ZengBioExcel Publishing LtdDrugs in Context1740-43981740-43982017-11-0161710.7573/dic.212511Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapyConstantine E KosmasEddy DeJesusRosmery MorceloFrank Garcia Peter D MontanEliscer GuzmanProprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a serine protease that is mainly expressed in the liver but can also be found in the intestine and kidneys. PCSK9 promotes the degradation of low density lipoprotein receptors (LDLR) by reducing their recycling and targeting the receptors for lysosomal destruction, thereby decreasing the rate of removal of LDL-cholesterol from the circulation. Thus, interventions targeting PCSK9 by reducing its expression may lead to significant reductions of LDL-cholesterol and possibly decrease cardiovascular risk. The present review aims to present and discuss the current clinical and scientific data pertaining to lipid-lowering interventions targeting PCSK9.http://www.drugsincontext.com/lipid-lowering-interventions-targeting-proprotein-convertase-subtilisinkexin-type-9-pcsk9-an-emerging-chapter-in-lipid-lowering-therapy/AT04A vaccinelow density lipoprotein cholesterolLDL-Clow density lipoprotein receptorsLDLRproprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9PCSK9small interfering RNAsiRNA |
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Constantine E Kosmas Eddy DeJesus Rosmery Morcelo Frank Garcia Peter D Montan Eliscer Guzman Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy Drugs in Context AT04A vaccine low density lipoprotein cholesterol LDL-C low density lipoprotein receptors LDLR proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 PCSK9 small interfering RNA siRNA |
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Constantine E Kosmas Eddy DeJesus Rosmery Morcelo Frank Garcia Peter D Montan Eliscer Guzman |
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Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy |
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Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy |
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Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy |
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Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy |
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Lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy |
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lipid-lowering interventions targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (pcsk9): an emerging chapter in lipid-lowering therapy |
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BioExcel Publishing Ltd |
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Drugs in Context |
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1740-4398 1740-4398 |
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2017-11-01 |
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Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a serine protease that is mainly expressed in the liver but can also be found in the intestine and kidneys. PCSK9 promotes the degradation of low density lipoprotein receptors (LDLR) by reducing their recycling and targeting the receptors for lysosomal destruction, thereby decreasing the rate of removal of LDL-cholesterol from the circulation. Thus, interventions targeting PCSK9 by reducing its expression may lead to significant reductions of LDL-cholesterol and possibly decrease cardiovascular risk. The present review aims to present and discuss the current clinical and scientific data pertaining to lipid-lowering interventions targeting PCSK9. |
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AT04A vaccine low density lipoprotein cholesterol LDL-C low density lipoprotein receptors LDLR proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 PCSK9 small interfering RNA siRNA |
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http://www.drugsincontext.com/lipid-lowering-interventions-targeting-proprotein-convertase-subtilisinkexin-type-9-pcsk9-an-emerging-chapter-in-lipid-lowering-therapy/ |
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