This podcast describes the specific mechanism by which statins reduce plasma cholesterol. The reduction of cholesterol synthesis by statins in effect, will result in the upregulation of the LDL receptor and increased uptake of LDL from plasma. Similar content is available at: MEDBIOCHEM.ORG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support