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A novel angiogenic effect of PCSK9- regulated genes.
Gene - 5 Feb 2023
Zhan Xiaopeng, Jiang Li, Wang Lufeng, Liu Jiwen, Kang Sheng, Liu Haibo, Lin Li
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BACKGROUND: Since the discovery of the Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9(PCSK9) gene has been involved in regulating low-density lipoprotein metabolism and cardiovascular disease (CVD), many therapeutic strategies directly targeting PCSK9 have been introduced. PCSK9 gain of function (GoF) mutations are associated with autosomal dominant hypercholesterolemia (ADH) and premature atherosclerosis. In...
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