PCSK9 is a protein that plays a key role in regulating the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the bloodstream. It binds to the LDL receptor on liver cells, causing the receptor to be broken down and reducing the liver’s ability to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream. This can lead to the buildup of LDL cholesterol in the arteries, which is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease…. Read More »