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PCSK9 with a gain of function D374Y mutation aggravates atherosclerosis by inhibiting PPARα expression
26 Feb 2025
Abstract excerpt
The preprotein convertase, Bacillus subtilis protease/kexin type 9 serine protease (PCSK9), has garnered significant attention as a potential lipid lowering and therapeutic drug target for atherosclerosis (AS). Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) is expressed in various tissues and has crucial roles in lipid metabolism and the inflammatory response; however, the precise impact of PCSK9 on AS...
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