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Lomitapide does not alter PCSK9 and Lp(a) levels in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia patients: analysis on cytokines and lipid profile
Lomitapide, a drug for the treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia patients, reduced
total and LDL cholesterol but no significant changes were observed on PCSK9 and Lp(a) plasma levels.
Some changes of inflammatory mediators were also observed, including hsCRP, which may suggest an
anti-inflammatory effect