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... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Toxic Actions > Noxae > Antimetabolites > Hypolipidemic Agents > Anticholesteremic Agents > PCSK9 Inhibitors
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action > Antimetabolites > Hypolipidemic Agents > Anticholesteremic Agents > PCSK9 Inhibitors
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Therapeutic Uses > Lipid Regulating Agents > Hypolipidemic Agents > Anticholesteremic Agents > PCSK9 Inhibitors
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action > Enzyme Inhibitors > Protease Inhibitors > Serine Proteinase Inhibitors > PCSK9 Inhibitors

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PCSK9 Inhibitors  

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Definition

  • Agents that inhibit Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (see PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE 9 (PCSK9)), an enzyme that plays an important role in the degradation of the LDL receptors. It favors LDL catabolism and reduces plasma LDL-cholesterol (LDL_C) level.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-F69ZKPPR-N

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