Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9): A Promising Therapeutic Target for Cardiovascular Diseases
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Association of Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) With Cardiovascular Risk in Primary Prevention.
OBJECTIVE Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) plays an important role in the modulation of low-density lipoprotein metabolism. This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between serum PCSK9 concentrations and measures of vascular health, subclinical atherosclerosis, and adverse cardiovascular events. The relationship between traditional risk factors and PCSK9 concen...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Enzyme Engineering
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2329-6674
DOI: 10.4172/2329-6674.1000155