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Treatment with PCSK9 inhibitors
Treatment with PCSK9 inhibitors is a PCSK9 inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by Beijing Anzhen Hospital. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Hypercholesterolemia / elevated LDL cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in patients with elevated LDL-C. Also known as: Treatment with Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors.
PCSK9 inhibitors block the PCSK9 protein, which normally degrades LDL receptors, thereby increasing LDL receptor availability on liver cells to remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood.
PCSK9 inhibitors block the PCSK9 protein, which normally degrades LDL receptors, thereby increasing LDL receptor availability on liver cells to remove more LDL cholesterol from the blood. Used for Hypercholesterolemia / elevated LDL cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in patients with elevated LDL-C.
At a glance
| Generic name | Treatment with PCSK9 inhibitors |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Treatment with Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors |
| Sponsor | Beijing Anzhen Hospital |
| Drug class | PCSK9 inhibitor |
| Target | PCSK9 |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Cardiovascular |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) is a protein that binds to and promotes the degradation of LDL receptors on hepatocytes. By inhibiting PCSK9, these drugs prevent LDL receptor degradation, allowing more receptors to remain on the cell surface. This increases the uptake and clearance of LDL cholesterol from circulation, resulting in significant reductions in plasma LDL-C levels.
Approved indications
- Hypercholesterolemia / elevated LDL cholesterol
- Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in patients with elevated LDL-C
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Nasopharyngitis
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Headache
- Muscle pain
Key clinical trials
- Tolecizumab Plus Chemoimmunotherapy for pMMR/MSS Locally Advanced Colon Adenocarcinoma (PHASE2)
- Efficacy and Safety of Early Combined Therapy With PCSK9 Inhibitors and Statins in Acute Ischemic Stroke (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Further Lipid-Lowering With PCSK9 Inhibitors for Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk Coronary Plaques Assessed by CT Angiography (NA)
- Very Early PCSK9 Inhibition for Acute Myocardial Infarction (NA)
- Evaluation of Adherence, Persistence and Efficacy of Treatment With PCSK9 Inhibitors in Italy
- Early Administration of PCSK9 Inhibitors After Thrombectomy for Atherosclerotic Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial (PHASE4)
- PCSK9 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Calcific Aortic Stenosis (PHASE3)
- Intensive Cholesterol-Lowering Within 24 Hours of PCI Perioperative Period (PHASE4)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All PCSK9 inhibitor drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting PCSK9
- Manufacturer: Beijing Anzhen Hospital — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Cardiovascular
- Indication: Drugs for Hypercholesterolemia / elevated LDL cholesterol
- Indication: Drugs for Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in patients with elevated LDL-C
- Also known as: Treatment with Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors
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