Genetic association between PCSK9 and coronary artery calcification mediated by inflammatory cytokines
Inhibition of PCSK9 may effectively slow the progression of coronary artery calcification, with inflammatory mediators such as FGF23 playing key regulatory roles in this process.
Authors
- Xinyi Hu
- Liang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2012-9368)
- Weijian Wang
- Chen Zongzheng
- Li Wang
- Jiangping Ye
Institutions
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (CN)
- Pingjin Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1767013
- Primary Topic
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Jiangsu University