Maciej Banach, Manfredi Rizzo, Milan Obradovic, Giuseppe Montalto, Jacek Rysz, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis and Esma R. Isenovic Pages 3869 - 3877 ( 9 )
Plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is one of the biomarkers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. LDL is cleared from the circulation preferentially through the LDL receptor (LDLR) pathway. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) promotes the degradation of the LDLR. PCSK9 inhibition is attractive as a new strategy for lowering LDL-C levels, especially in combination with lipid lowering drugs such as statins.
We review data from the available studies which focus on PCSK9 as a potential target in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Further studies are still necessary to investigate the potential underlying mechanisms involved.
Cardiovascular diseases, hyperlipidemia, low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein receptor, proprotein convertase subtilisin/ kexin 9, statins.
, , , , , , Department of Hypertension, WAM University Hospital in Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Poland. Zeromskiego 113; 90-549 Lodz, Poland.