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The rate limiting step in the conversion of Acetyl CoA to cholesterol is 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonate. This reaction is mediated by the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins, competitively inhibit this activity.
