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Discovery of a potent HMG-CoA reductase degrader that eliminates statin-induced reductase accumulati...

Discovery of a potent HMG-CoA reductase degrader that eliminates statin-induced reductase accumulati...

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Discovery of a potent HMG-CoA reductase degrader that eliminates statin-induced reductase accumulation and lowers cholesterol

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Discovery of a potent HMG-CoA reductase degrader that eliminates statin-induced reductase accumulation and lowers cholesterol

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

Journal title

Nature communications, 2018-12, Vol.9 (1), p.5138-13, Article 5138

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Contents

Statins are inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme of cholesterol biosynthesis, and have been clinically used to treat cardiovascular disease. However, a paradoxical increase of reductase protein following statin treatment may attenuate the effect and increase the side effects. Here we present a previously unexplored strategy to...

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Discovery of a potent HMG-CoA reductase degrader that eliminates statin-induced reductase accumulation and lowers cholesterol

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_f04e0e5aaf444149a5e2dbbc5d38dc34

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_f04e0e5aaf444149a5e2dbbc5d38dc34

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2041-1723

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2041-1723

DOI

10.1038/s41467-018-07590-3

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