Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

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MSH: Compounds that inhibit HMG-CoA reductases. They have been shown to directly lower cholesterol synthesis.,CHV: cholesterol lowering drug,NCI: Any of a group of drugs that lower the amount of cholesterol and certain fats in the blood. Statins inhibit a key enzyme that helps make cholesterol. Statin drugs are being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer.,NCI: Any substance that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase acts to lower plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels.

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