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Drug improved survival in mice missing the enzyme statins target
In a mouse experiment, the compound also prevented low blood sugar and reduced liver injury after loss of the enzyme blocked by statins.In a mouse experiment, the compound also prevented low blood sugar and reduced liver injury after loss of the enzyme blocked by statins.
Preprint: mouse studyMechanisms
Who was studiedMice with whole-body Hmgcr deletion
What changedMethyl-GBB improved survival in mice lacking Hmgcr compared with mice receiving control treatment
The catchOnly 8–11 mice per group were studied