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Atorvastatin Calcium is a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with IC50 value of 150 nM[1].

HMG-CoA reductase is the key enzyme of the mevalonate pathway which produces cholesterol. HMG-CoA is the rate-limiting enzyme and is important for lowering the blood cholesterol levels. HMG-CoA reductase is located in the endoplasmic reticulum and contains eight transmembrane domains. The inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase can induce the LDL (low density lipoprotein) receptors expression in the liver. It leads to increase the catabolism levels of plasma LDL and lower the concentration of plasma cholesterol which is an important determinant of atherosclerosis. HMG-CoA reductase plays an important role in cholesterol synthesis. HMG-CoA is the ony target for cholesterol-lowering drugs. HMG-CoA reductase is also an important enzyme for development. The activity of HMG-CoA reductase is related to germ cell migration defects. Inhibition of its activity can leadto intracerebral hemorrhage[1].

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