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The anti-adipogenic effect of peripheral blood mononuclear cells is absent with PCSK9 loss-of-function variants.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 Nov 2016
Gagnon AnneMarie, Ooi Teik C, Cousins Marion, Favreau Colette, Henry Kathy, Landry Anne, Sorisky Alexander
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of (1) an oral fat load and (2) pro-protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type (PCSK) 9 loss-of-function (LOF) variant status on the ability of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) to inhibit human adipogenesis. METHODS: PBMC from subjects with one or more PCSK9 LOF variants versus non-variant controls were compared in the fasting state and after an oral fat load. RESULTS:...
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