Biosynthesis of cholesterol

Synthesis within the body starts with the mevalonate pathway where two molecules of acetyl CoA condense to form acetoacetyl-CoA. This is followed by a second condensation between acetyl CoA and acetoacetyl-CoA to form 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl CoA (HMG-CoA).

spinqualitylabelsall models Crystal Structure of HMG-CoA, (PDB code 1dq8) Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image