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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase, cytoplasmic

Definition:

Catalyzes the condensation of acetyl-CoA with acetoacetyl-CoA to form HMG-CoA, which is converted by HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR) into mevalonate, a precursor for cholesterol synthesis.

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