Carotenoid Interactions with PCSK9: Exploring Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Strategies

Carotenoid Interactions with PCSK9: Exploring Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Strategies

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study investigated the potential of green algae-derived carotenoids as natural inhibitors of the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), a key regulator of cholesterol metabolism. PCSK9 promotes the degradation of low-density lipoprotein...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Medoro, Giovanni Scapagnini, Simone Brogi, Tassadaq Hussain Jafar, Truong Tan Trung, Luciano Saso, Sergio Davinelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
carotenoids
astaxanthin
PCSK9
cholesterol
atherosclerosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/12/1597
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