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Interplay between microRNAs, Serum Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9), and Lipid Parameters in Patients with Very High Lipoprotein(a) Treated with PCSK9 Inhibitors.

Tina Levstek, Tina Karun, Andreja Rehberger Likozar, Miran Šebeštjen, Katarina Trebušak Podkrajšek

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Article in Genes, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tina LevstekLaboratory for Translational Medical Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Vrazov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0001-8808-1084
Tina KarunLaboratory for Translational Medical Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Vrazov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Andreja Rehberger LikozarDepartment of Vascular Diseases, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0002-8592-192X
Miran ŠebeštjenDepartment of Vascular Diseases, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0001-9907-3522
Katarina Trebušak PodkrajšekLaboratory for Translational Medical Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Vrazov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0002-0154-3547
University of Ljubljana · SILjubljana University Medical Centre · SI

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) has an important function in the regulation of lipid metabolism. PCSK9 reduces hepatic low-density lipoprotein receptors, thereby increasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. However, its regulation remains to be elucidated, including post-transcriptional regulation by microRNAs (miRNAs). We aimed to explore the interplay between miRNAs, total serum PCSK9, and lipids during treatment with PCSK9 inhibitors. A total of 64 patients with stable coronary artery disease and very high lipoprotein(a) levels and 16 sex- and age-matched control subjects were enrolled. Patients received a PCSK9 inhibitor (evolocumab or alirocumab). Total serum PCSK9 levels were measured by immunoassay. RNA was isolated from plasma using magnetic beads, and expression of selected miRNAs was analyzed by quantitative PCR. Total serum PCSK9 levels were significantly higher in control subjects compared with patients. After 6 months of treatment with PCSK9 inhibitors, total serum PCSK9 levels increased significantly. The expression of miR-191-5p was significantly lower, and the expression of miR-224-5p and miR-483-5p was significantly higher in patients compared with control subjects. Using linear regression, the expression of miR-483-5p significantly predicted the serum PCSK9 level at baseline. After the 6-month period of therapy, the expression of miR-191-5p and miR-483-5p significantly increased. Our results support a role for miR-483-5p in regulating circulating PCSK9

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Coronary Artery DiseaseMicroRNAsHumansLipoprotein(a)Lipoproteins, LDLPCSK9 InhibitorsProprotein Convertase 9SubtilisinsLipoprotein(a)Lipoproteins, LDLMicroRNAsMIRN224 microRNA, humanMirn337 microRNA, humanPCSK9 InhibitorsPCSK9 protein, humanProprotein Convertase 9Subtilisinsbiomarkercardiovascular diseaselipid parameterslipoprotein(a)microRNAPCSK9PCSK9 inhibitors

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