title: [PCSK9 inhibitors. A new approach for treatment of hypercholesterolemia].
abstract: To date HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitors are the most effective drugs for reduction of LDL-cholesterol levels and for prevention of cardiovascular events. Inhibition of the enzyme PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9), which is involved in depletion of the LDL-receptor, is a new pharmacologic approach. Inhibition of PCSK9 by monoclonal antibodies provokes an additional reduction of LDL-cholesterol levels by 50-60 % in addition to statins. Previous phase III studies indicate good compatibility. Ongoing long-term studies will answer questions of safety and influence on cardiovascular events. Although those results are not available yet, alirocumab and evolocumab have already been recommendd for approval.
authors.forename: Tanja
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Saußele
mesh_terms: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000071449:Proprotein Convertase 9; D043484:Proprotein Convertases / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D012697:Serine Endopeptidases
chemical_list: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; C472125:PCSK9 protein, human; D000071449:Proprotein Convertase 9; D043484:Proprotein Convertases; D012697:Serine Endopeptidases