Abstract

Background and Aims : We have discovered that PCSK6 modulates vascular smooth muscle cell remodeling in atherosclerosis and participates in plaque (in)stability via activation of matrix metalloproteinases, various mitogens and growth factors. In addition, PCSK6 processes two triglyceride lipase family members, endothelial lipase and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) with a possible impact on plasma lipoprotein levels and the adipose tissue. We aimed to investigate the role of PCSK6 in the adipose tissue related lipid metabolism using Pcsk6-/- mice.

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