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Sex-dependent behavioral responses and phenotypic traits of Pcsk9 knockout mice in anxiety- and depression-like paradigms.
Psychoneuroendocrinology - 1 Jan 2026
Nasini Sofia, Barzon Benedetta, Tidei Sara, Rossi Ilaria, Lupo Maria Giovanna, Ferri Nicola, Comai Stefano
Abstract excerpt
Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) regulates plasma LDL cholesterol by promoting the degradation of LDL receptors. Beyond lipid metabolism, PCSK9 has been implicated in neuropsychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety, potentially through mechanisms involving inflammation, insulin resistance, and hormonal regulation. This preclinical study investigated the effects of Pcsk9...
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- Animals
- Female
- Male
- Proprotein Convertase 9
- Anxiety
- Mice, Knockout
- Depression
