Scientists from University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in the US have described a new class of drugs that work 100% to control cholesterol levels.
According to experts, the new drugs inhibit PCSK9, a central element in the regulation of cholesterol, and reduce its level in animals by 70%. Agents that inhibit PCSK9 increase the number of LDL receptors, which are involved in the removal of harmful substances.
In addition, scientists have found that nitric oxide also affects and inhibits PCSK9, thereby lowering cholesterol levels. The results of such a study could give great chances to help patients with cancer, since targeting PCSK9 specifically can increase the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.
New drugs may be a good replacement for statins, which are used to lower cholesterol levels, but are not always effective and cause side effects. Scientists believe that their discovery has great potential, but additional and more detailed studies are required. Solenka.info .
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