New developments in atherosclerosis: clinical potential of PCSK9 inhibition

Ilaria Giunzioni, Hagai Tavori Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Center for Preventive Cardiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA Abstract: Pro-protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a secreted 692-amino acid protein that binds surface low-density lipoprotein...

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Main Authors: Giunzioni I, Tavori H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-08-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/new-developments-in-atherosclerosis-clinical-potential-of-pcsk9-inhibi-peer-reviewed-article-VHRM