HMG-CoA reductase

HMG-CoA reductase is an enzyme, a type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. It plays a key role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. The enzyme converts a molecule called HMG-CoA into mevalonate, which is a crucial step in making cholesterol. Since high cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease, medications like statins target and block HMG-CoA reductase, helping to lower cholesterol levels and promote heart health efficiently.