The Synthetic Compound Mevinolinic Acid, Also Called Lovastatin, Is a Potent

question 9

Essay

The synthetic compound mevinolinic acid, also called lovastatin, is a potent competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase). Predict and explain the effect of this drug on serum cholesterol levels in humans.

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