Mevalonate pathway

The mevalonate pathwayThe mevalonate pathway is the biological pathway that produces the building-block molecules that the body needs for its synthesis of cholesterol, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin K, and all steroid hormones. As such, the mevalonate pathway is the target of the statin medications that inhibit the body’s production of cholesterol and Coenzyme Q10. Mevalonic acid is the precursor to the mevalonate pathway.... More is the biological pathway that produces the building-block molecules that the body needs for its synthesis of cholesterolCholesterol is one of the major fat-soluble compounds that is found in animal plasma membranes. It is necessary for life and is found throughout the body. It is carried from the liver to the tissues where it is needed by lipoproteins of which it is a component. Much of the cholesterol is transported in Low density lipoproteins (LDL). High levels... More, Coenzyme Q10Coenzyme Q10 molecules are fat-soluble molecules that are both synthesized in the body and ingested in the diet and in supplements. Coenzyme Q10 is synthesized in the body in the same biological pathway as cholesterol. Bio-synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 begins to decline once humans reach their adult years. The reduced production of Coenzyme Q10 cannot be compensated in any practical... More, Vitamin K, and all steroid hormones. As such, the mevalonate pathwayThe mevalonate pathway is the biological pathway that produces the building-block molecules that the body needs for its synthesis of cholesterol, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin K, and all steroid hormones. As such, the mevalonate pathway is the target of the statin medications that inhibit the body’s production of cholesterol and Coenzyme Q10. Mevalonic acid is the precursor to the mevalonate pathway.... More is the target of the statin medications that inhibit the body’s production of cholesterolCholesterol is one of the major fat-soluble compounds that is found in animal plasma membranes. It is necessary for life and is found throughout the body. It is carried from the liver to the tissues where it is needed by lipoproteins of which it is a component. Much of the cholesterol is transported in Low density lipoproteins (LDL). High levels... More and Coenzyme Q10Coenzyme Q10 molecules are fat-soluble molecules that are both synthesized in the body and ingested in the diet and in supplements. Coenzyme Q10 is synthesized in the body in the same biological pathway as cholesterol. Bio-synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 begins to decline once humans reach their adult years. The reduced production of Coenzyme Q10 cannot be compensated in any practical... More.
Mevalonic acid is the precursor to the mevalonate pathwayThe mevalonate pathway is the biological pathway that produces the building-block molecules that the body needs for its synthesis of cholesterol, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin K, and all steroid hormones. As such, the mevalonate pathway is the target of the statin medications that inhibit the body’s production of cholesterol and Coenzyme Q10. Mevalonic acid is the precursor to the mevalonate pathway.... More. Mevalonate is the salt or the ester of mevalonic acid.