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HMG-CoA reductase

NADPH-dependent, rate-limiting enzyme that reduces HMG-CoA to mevalonate.

Cholesterol biosynthesisHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER1.1.1.34EC record
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Record type: enzyme. NADPH-dependent, rate-limiting enzyme that reduces HMG-CoA to mevalonate.
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Catalyzes a step inCholesterol biosynthesisUses3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoAUsesNADPHProducesMevalonateProducesCoenzyme AProducesNADP+Encoded byHMGCR
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