Mevalonate pathway: Difference between revisions
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<StructureSection load='' size='350' side='right' scene='HMG-CoA_Reductase/1dq8_starting_scene/1' caption='Crystal Structure of HMG-CoA, (PDB code [[1dq8]])'> | |||
Production of mevalonate is the rate-limiting and irreversible step in cholesterol synthesis and is the site of action for statins. | Production of mevalonate is the rate-limiting and irreversible step in cholesterol synthesis and is the site of action for statins. | ||
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Mevalonate is finally converted to isopentenyl pyrophosphate. | Mevalonate is finally converted to isopentenyl pyrophosphate. | ||
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