Targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): from bench to bedside

X Bao, Y Liang, H Chang, T Cai, B Feng… - Signal transduction and …, 2024 - nature.com
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) has evolved as a pivotal enzyme in
lipid metabolism and a revolutionary therapeutic target for hypercholesterolemia and its …

Quantitative proteomics using SILAC: Principles, applications, and developments

X Chen, S Wei, Y Ji, X Guo, F Yang - proteomics, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
SILAC is based on direct addition of selected stable isotope amino acids into the cell culture
medium, allowing superior quantitative analysis of the cellular proteome compared to other …

[HTML][HTML] PCSK9 and cancer: Rethinking the link

K Mahboobnia, M Pirro, E Marini, F Grignani… - Biomedicine & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Cancer is emerging as a major problem globally, as it accounts for the second
cause of death despite medical advances. According to epidemiological and basic studies …

Regulation of PCSK9 expression and function: mechanisms and therapeutic implications

X **a, Z Peng, H Gu, M Wang, G Wang… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) promotes degradation of low-density
lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and plays a central role in regulating plasma levels of LDL …

Inhibiting PCSK9—biology beyond LDL control

RM Stoekenbroek, G Lambert, B Cariou… - Nature Reviews …, 2019 - nature.com
Clinical trials have unequivocally shown that inhibition of proprotein convertase
subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) efficaciously and safely prevents cardiovascular events by …

[HTML][HTML] Circulating proteins as diagnostic markers in gastric cancer

O Repetto, R Vettori, A Steffan, R Cannizzaro… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Gastric cancer (GC) is a highly malignant disease affecting humans worldwide and has a
poor prognosis. Most GC cases are detected at advanced stages due to the cancer lacking …

Cholesterol metabolism in tumor microenvironment: cancer hallmarks and therapeutic opportunities

W Jiang, WL **, AM Xu - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cholesterol is crucial for cell survival and growth, and dysregulation of cholesterol
homeostasis has been linked to the development of cancer. The tumor microenvironment …

The evolving landscape of PCSK9 inhibition in cancer

PP Oza, K Kashfi - European journal of pharmacology, 2023 - Elsevier
Cancer is a disease with a significant global burden in terms of premature mortality, loss of
productivity, healthcare expenditures, and impact on mental health. Recent decades have …

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9): A potential multifaceted player in cancer

A Bhattacharya, A Chowdhury, K Chaudhury… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2021 - Elsevier
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) has emerged as a novel
pharmacological target for hypercholesterolemia and associated cardiovascular diseases …

[HTML][HTML] Insight into the Evolving Role of PCSK9

M Maligłówka, M Kosowski, M Hachuła, M Cyrnek… - Metabolites, 2022 - mdpi.com
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is the last discovered member of the
family of proprotein convertases (PCs), mainly synthetized in hepatic cells. This serine …