Elevated circulating PCSK9 level is associated with 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis: a prospective cohort study

Pro-protein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) decreases the clearance of the pathogenic lipids, supporting the potential role of PCSK9 in the prognosis of sepsis.

Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - October 31, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Yuanlu Shu, Ziwei Deng, Ye Deng, Jianliang Zhou, Jin Wang, Zhenxing Duan, Tao Jiang, Xiang Zhao, Zhihua Shi and Chengfeng Qiu Tags: Research Source Type: research