PCSK9: A Multi-Faceted Protein That Is Involved in Cardiovascular Biology
PCSK9: A Multi-Faceted Protein That Is Involved in Cardiovascular Biology
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Basel: MDPI AG
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Pro-protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is secreted mostly by hepatocytes and to a lesser extent by the intestine, pancreas, kidney, adipose tissue, and vascular cells. PCSK9 has been known to interact with the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and chaperones the receptor to its degradation. In this manner, targeting PCSK9 is a...
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PCSK9: A Multi-Faceted Protein That Is Involved in Cardiovascular Biology
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_306a1fcdd0ad4881b953f240b3076693
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_306a1fcdd0ad4881b953f240b3076693
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2227-9059
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2227-9059
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10.3390/biomedicines9070793
