PCSK9 Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action, Efficacy, and Safety.

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action, Efficacy, and Safety. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2018;19(S1):S31-S46 Authors: Roth EM, Davidson MH Abstract Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors on the surface of liver hepatocytes are the primary way that humans regulate serum LDL cholesterol levels. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a proteolytic enzyme that indirectly regulates serum LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) by causing the destruction of LDL receptors. Less LDL receptors result in increased LDL-C in the bloodstream but inhibiting or binding the circulating PCSK9 results in increased LDL receptors with the resultant decrease in serum LDL-C. Two PCSK9 inhibitors are currently approved for use: alirocumab and evolocumab. Both are fully human monoclonal antibodies that bind free PCSK9. Herein we discuss the mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety of PCSK9 inhibitors. clinical problem. PMID: 30207556 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Tags: Rev Cardiovasc Med Source Type: research