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ReviewSignal transduction and targeted therapy2024

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

Xuhui Bao, Yongjun Liang, Hanman Chang, Tianji Cai, Baijie Feng, Konstantin Gordon, Yuekun Zhu, Hailian Shi, Yundong He, Liyi Xie

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Review in Signal transduction and targeted therapy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 98 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
98citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
78.5field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

98 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 137 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. Identification of a peptide inhibitor disrupting the PCSK9-LDLR interactionJournal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry · 2026
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  11. Biologics for cardiovascular diseases: from bench to bedside.Signal transduction and targeted therapy · 2026
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  18. PCSK9 orchestrates the antigen presentation-endothelial barrier axis to potentiate immune exclusion in colorectal cancer.Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] · 2026
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38 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 9 institutions in 4 countries.

Xuhui BaoInstitute of Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, China. xuhui_bao@fudan.edu.cn.
Yongjun LiangCenter for Medical Research and Innovation, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Hanman ChangInstitute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA.
Tianji CaiDepartment of Sociology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, China.
Baijie FengDepartment of Oncology, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
Konstantin GordonMedical Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia.
Yuekun ZhuDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Hailian ShiShanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, Shanghai, China.
Yundong HeShanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China. ydhe@bio.ecnu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0001-9051-1661
Liyi XieDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. xiely0922@gmail.com.
Fudan University · CNDuke University · USEast China Normal University · CNHarbin Medical University · CNIllinois Institute of Technology · USPeoples' Friendship University of Russia · RUShanghai Medical College of Fudan University · CNShanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNUniversity of Macau · MO

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82272817National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82373396
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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 related cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This comprehensive review delineates the intricate roles and wide-ranging implications of PCSK9, extending beyond CVD to emphasize its significance in diverse physiological and pathological states, including liver diseases, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and notably, cancer. Our exploration offers insights into the interaction between PCSK9 and low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDLRs), elucidating its substantial impact on cholesterol homeostasis and cardiovascular health. It also details the evolution of PCSK9-targeted therapies, translating foundational bench discoveries into bedside applications for optimized patient care. The advent and clinical approval of innovative PCSK9 inhibitory therapies (PCSK9-iTs), including three monoclonal antibodies (Evolocumab, Alirocumab, and Tafolecimab) and one small interfering RNA (siRNA, Inclisiran), have marked a significant breakthrough in cardiovascular medicine. These therapies have demonstrated unparalleled efficacy in mitigating hypercholesterolemia, reducing cardiovascular risks, and have showcased profound value in clinical applications, offering novel therapeutic avenues and a promising future in personalized medicine for cardiovascular disorders. Furthermore, emerging research, inclusive of our findings, unveils PCSK9's potential role as a pivotal indicator for cancer prognosis and its prospective application as a transformative target for cancer treatment. This review also highlights PCSK9's aberrant expression in various cancer forms, its association with cancer prognosis, and its crucial roles in carcinogenesis and cancer immunity. In conclusion, this synthesized review integrates existing knowledge and novel insights on PCSK9, providing a holistic perspective on its transformative impact in reshaping therapeutic paradigms across various disorders. It emphasizes the clinical value and effect of PCSK9-iT, underscoring its potential in advancing the landscape of biomedical research and its capabilities in heralding new eras in personalized medicine.

Indexed as

Cardiovascular DiseasesHypercholesterolemiaAntibodies, MonoclonalHumansProprotein Convertase 9SubtilisinsAntibodies, MonoclonalPCSK9 protein, humanProprotein Convertase 9Subtilisins

Identifiers

PMID38185721
PMCPMC10772138
OpenAlexW4390655798

What Socratic holds

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