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Mevalonate kinase

Phosphorylates mevalonate in the cholesterol-biosynthesis pathway.

Cholesterol biosynthesisHomo sapiens
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Record type: enzyme. Phosphorylates mevalonate in the cholesterol-biosynthesis pathway.
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