Mevalonate pathway
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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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