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ArticleFrontiers in pharmacology2026

PCSK9 inhibition alleviates sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction by facilitating PINK1/parkin-associated mitophagy.

Jiancheng Lin, Zetao Pan, Jiayan Sun, Xiaowan Wang, Linna Zhang, Yuheng Ye, Di Yin, Yi Wang, Qiang Guo

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Jiancheng LinMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Zetao PanMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Jiayan SunMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Xiaowan WangMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Linna ZhangDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yuheng YeMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Di YinMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yi WangMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Qiang GuoMedical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction (SIMD), also known as septic cardiomyopathy in sepsis patients is associated with worse prognosis and higher mortality compared to sepsis cases without SIMD. Early intervention and comprehensive management are crucial for improving survival, particularly in the early stages of sepsis. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a promising therapeutic target in the cardiovascular system. While PCSK9 has been implicated in cardiovascular inflammation and injury, specific evidence regarding the potential of PCSK9 inhibition to mitigate SIMD remains limited. Methods: An Results: The SIMD models were successfully established both Conclusion: These findings suggest that the protective effects of PCSK9 inhibition against SIMD are closely associated with the enhancement of mitophagy and the modulation of the PINK1/Parkin pathway. Furthermore, this intervention correlates with attenuated oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, ultimately offering a potential therapeutic strategy for myocardial injury.

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evolocumabmitochondrial dynamicsmitochondrial quality controlmitophagyPCSK9sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction

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PMCPMC13375473

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