摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide pharmaceutical compositions for treating, alleviating or preventing increased LDL cholesterol or symptoms associated with increased LDL cholesterol.SOLUTION: The present invention provides novel immunogens comprising an antigenic proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) peptide linked to an immunogenic carrier for prevention, treatment or alleviation of PCSK9-mediated disorders. The immunogenic carrier is selected from a diphtheria toxin, CRM197, or a VLP that is selected from HBcAg, HBsAg, Qbeta, PP7, PPV or Norwalk Virus VLP.SELECTED DRAWING: None |