Statin-Induced Autoimmune Necrotizing Myopathy
Statin therapy is a widely prescribed medication class for hypercholesterolemia. In statin-induced autoimmune myopathy, genetically predisposed and at-risk patients can develop antibodies against hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), the key enzyme in the production of cholesterol. As a re...
Автори: | , , , |
---|---|
Формат: | Стаття |
Мова: | English |
Опубліковано: |
SAGE Publishing
2021-07-01
|
Серія: | Journal of Primary Care & Community Health |
Онлайн доступ: | https://doi.org/10.1177/21501327211028714 |