Plasma PCSK9 concentrations during an oral fat load and after short term high-fat, high-fat high-protein and high-fructose diets

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin type 9) is a circulating protein that promotes hypercholesterolemia by decreasing hepatic LDL receptor protein. Under non interventional conditions, its expression is driven by sterol res...

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Main Authors: Cariou Bertrand, Langhi Cédric, Le Bras Maëlle, Bortolotti Murielle, Lê Kim-Anne, Theytaz Fanny, Le May Cédric, Guyomarc’h-Delasalle Béatrice, Zaïr Yassine, Kreis Roland, Boesch Chris, Krempf Michel, Tappy Luc, Costet Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/10/1/4