| abstract |
The invention relates to antibodies reactive to acetylated PCSK9, particularly to PCSK9 acetylated in position Lys421, Lys273, Lys69, Lys83, Lys243, Lys258, Lys494, and / or Lys506, and related reagents. The invention also relates to a method of reducing LDL-cholesterol level in a patient in need thereof, said method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an antibody binding to acetylated PCSK9. The invention also relates to a method of treating a cholesterol related disorder in a patient in need thereof, said method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an antibody binding to acetylated PCSK9. The invention also relates to a method of treating hypercholesterolemia in a patient in need thereof, said method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an antibody binding to acetylated PCSK9. |