Mevalonate Pathway
The mevalonate pathway begins with HMG-CoA Reductase producing mevalonic acid. The same pathway produces both cholesterol and CoQ10. The pathway proceeds through intermediates to farnesyl pyrophosphate and then to squalene, which is used a…
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The mevalonate pathway begins with HMG-CoA Reductase producing mevalonic acid. The same pathway produces both cholesterol and CoQ10. The pathway proceeds through intermediates to farnesyl pyrophosphate and then to squalene, which is used as a precursor for cholesterol production.