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Molecular characterization of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9-mediated degradation of the LDLR
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At the cell surface, the catalytic domain of PCSK9 binds to the EGF-A repeat of the LDLR extracellular domain and the LDLR:PCSK9 complex is internalized through clathrin-coated pits.
“At the cell surface, the catalytic domain of PCSK9 binds to the EGF-A repeat of the LDLR extracellular domain and the LDLR:PCSK9 complex is internalized through clathrin-coated pits119,120.”
From Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms Governing LDL Receptor Regulation (2025) · cites this paper as [120]
The paper’s introductory passage says PCSK9 binds the LDLR’s EGF-A repeat at the cell surface, and the Results section reports that the PCSK9–LDLR complex uses clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Our copy does not specify that PCSK9’s catalytic domain is the part that binds EGF-A. No page numbers are provided for these passages. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredThe PCSK9 route does not require ESCRT-mediated sorting and is a clathrin-dependent process that capitalizes on the same cellular machinery used for LDL endocytosis.
“In contrast to IDOL-stimulated degradation of the LDLR, the PCSK9 route does not require ESCRT-mediated sorting and is a clathrin-dependent process that capitalizes on the same cellular machinery used for LDL endocytosis ( 55 ).”
From The LXR-IDOL axis defines a clathrin-, caveolae-, and dynamin-independent endocytic route for LDLR internalization and lysosomal degradation (2013) · cites this paper as [55]
The Results section ('PCSK9-mediated LDLR degradation requires clathrin-mediated endocytosis') says the PCSK9–LDLR complex uses the same endocytic machinery that imports LDL. The ESCRT Results section says degradation does not require the first ESCRT components tested, but explicitly allows that the complex may enter the pathway downstream. The claim overstates that qualified finding as independence from ESCRT-mediated sorting altogether. (LLM, conf=0.88)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredPlasma LDL particle concentration is regulated by the balance between synthesis and uptake from the circulation via the LDL receptor (LDLR).
“Plasma LDL particle concentration is regulated by the balance between synthesis and uptake from the circulation via the LDL receptor (LDLR)2.”
From RNF130 Regulates LDLR Availability and Plasma LDL Cholesterol Levels (2023) · cites this paper as [2]
PCSK9-mediated degradation of LDLR likely does not involve commonly used pathways for lysosomal or proteasomal degradation, since PCSK9 still promotes LDLR degradation when ubiquitination, ESCRT machinery, autophagocytic pathways, or proteasomal activity are inhibited.
“It is also likely that PCSK9-mediated degradation of LDLR does not involve commonly used pathways for lysosomal or proteasomal degradation since PCSK9 is still able to promote LDLR degradation when ubiquitination, ESCRT machinery, autophagocytic pathways, or proteasomal activity are inhibited120.”
From Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms Governing LDL Receptor Regulation (2025) · cites this paper as [120]
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- Wang, Y., Huang, Y., Hobbs, H. H., & Cohen, J. C.
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- Journal of Lipid Research
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