PCSK9 is present in human cerebrospinal fluid and is maintained at remarkably constant concentrations throughout the course of the day

Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a key regulator of serum low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. PCSK9 is secreted by the liver and binds the hepatic low density lipoprotein receptor, causing its subsequent degradation. PCSK9 has also been shown to regulate the levels…