Evolocumab Reduces Oxidative Stress and Lipid Peroxidation in Obese Zucker Rats
Background/Objectives: Evolocumab inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) binding to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, thus allowing more LDL receptors to remove LDL cholesterol from the blood.
Martina Cebova +2 more
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Background and aims: Previous studies have shown that lipoprotein apheresis can modify the plasma lipidome and pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic lipid mediators.
Chaoxuan Wang +12 more
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Clinical efficacy and safety of evolocumab for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction
Courtney A Henry, Ronald A Lyon, Hua Ling Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA Abstract: Multiple categories of medications have been developed to manage lipid profiles and reduce the risk of ...
Henry CA, Lyon RA, Ling H
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Evolocumab early reduces IL-1β/IL-17A and improves left ventricular function in STEMI: an observational study in the real world [PDF]
BackgroundWhile proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) effectively lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with ST-segment ...
Menglong Zhang +10 more
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Clinical effect of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibition in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgeryCentral MessagePerspective [PDF]
Objectives: To evaluate whether adding evolocumab to statin plus ezetimibe in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting improves lipid control and reduces clinical events.
Giuseppe Nasso, MD, PhD +12 more
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Effectiveness, Adherence, and Safety of Evolocumab in a Swiss Multicenter Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
INTRODUCTION The aims of this study were to describe patient characteristics, lipid parameters, lipid-lowering drug use, and safety of patients receiving evolocumab in a real-world clinical setting.
Rickli, Hans; https://orcid.org/ +10 more
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ObjectivesDyslipidemia is a prevalent condition with significant morbidity and mortality across the world, including in the Arabian Gulf. The present study aimed to describe the characteristics of patients receiving evolocumab in clinical practice ...
Khalid Al Faraidy +10 more
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Effect of Evolocumab on Coronary Plaque Phenotype and Burden in Statin-Treated Patients Following Myocardial Infarction [PDF]
OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of evolocumab on optical coherence tomography (OCT) measures of plaque composition.
Prati, Francesco +33 more
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Introduction Evolocumab, a fully human proprotein convertase/subtilisin kexin type 9 inhibitor antibody, significantly lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia.
Hong Tan +12 more
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Evolocumab in HIV-Infected Patients With Dyslipidemia: Primary Results of the Randomized, Double-Blind BEIJERINCK Study [PDF]
Background: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) are at increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and are prone to statin-related adverse events from drug-drug interactions with certain antiretroviral regimens ...
Kumar, Princy N +8 more
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