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

X Bao, Y Liang, H Chang, T Cai, B Feng… - … and Targeted Therapy, 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 …

[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 …

PCSK9 promotes the progression and metastasis of colon cancer cells through regulation of EMT and PI3K/AKT signaling in tumor cells and phenotypic polarization of …

L Wang, S Li, H Luo, Q Lu, S Yu - Journal of Experimental & Clinical …, 2022 - Springer
Background Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is the ninth member of
the proprotein convertase family that regulates lipoprotein homeostasis and altered PCSK9 …

Association between genetically proxied PCSK9 inhibition and prostate cancer risk: A Mendelian randomisation study

S Fang, J Yarmolinsky, D Gill, CJ Bull, CM Perks… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Prostate cancer (PrCa) is the second most prevalent malignancy in men
worldwide. Observational studies have linked the use of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol …

Development of small-molecule PCSK9 inhibitors for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia

S Ahamad, S Mathew, WA Khan, K Mohanan - Drug Discovery Today, 2022 - Elsevier
When secreted into the circulation, proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9)
blocks the low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDL-R) and, as a consequence, low-density …

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 …

Biological impact and therapeutic implication of tumor-associated macrophages in hepatocellular carcinoma

D Li, T Zhang, Y Guo, C Bi, M Liu, G Wang - Cell Death & Disease, 2024 - nature.com
The tumor microenvironment is a complex space comprised of normal, cancer and immune
cells. The macrophages are considered as the most abundant immune cells in tumor …

[HTML][HTML] Cholesterol homeostasis and cancer: a new perspective on the low-density lipoprotein receptor

J Gu, N Zhu, HF Li, TJ Zhao, CJ Zhang, DF Liao, L Qin - Cellular Oncology, 2022 - Springer
Background Disturbance of cholesterol homeostasis is considered as one of the
manifestations of cancer. Cholesterol plays an essential role in the pleiotropic functions of …

Role of lipoproteins in the pathophysiology of breast cancer

SL Pandrangi, P Chittineedi, R Chikati, JAN Mosquera… - Membranes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women and the leading cause of
cancer mortality. Hypercholesterolemia and obesity are potential risk factors for the …

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 …