Medical Definition of Hydroxymethylglutaryl CoA reductases
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In the biosynthesis of cholesterol, these enzymes catalyze the reduction of one of the carboxyl groups of beta-hydroxy, beta-methylglutaryl CoA to yield mevalonic acid.4 requires NADP, EC 1.1.1.88 requires NAD.
Chemical name: (S)-Mevalonate:NAD+ oxidoreductase (CoA-acylating)
Registry number: EC 1.1.1.88
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydroxymethylglutaryl CoA Reductases
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