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The Importance of Mechanisms in the Relationship Between Low Cholesterol and Liver Health

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  • Bertrand Cariou

  • September 10, 2026

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    Inhibiting PCSK9 has become essential for lowering LDL-C and reducing cardiovascular risk through various therapeutic approaches.

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    Carriers of rare PCSK9 loss-of-function variants showed no increased risk of liver-related complications over 15 years of follow-up.

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    Primary familial hypobetalipoproteinemia is associated with a more than 3-fold higher risk of liver complications compared to the control population.

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    The hepatic effects of low LDL-C concentrations depend on the underlying biological mechanism, distinguishing between FHBL forms.

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    Therapeutic strategies must balance LDL-C reduction with maintaining hepatic lipid homeostasis to avoid liver-related risks.

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Low Cholesterol and Liver Risk—The Mechanism Matters

  • by Bertrand Cariou

  • September 10, 2026

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