lecture 21 - Regulation of Cholesterol Synthesis

Flashcards covering the regulation of cholesterol synthesis through phosphorylation and the roles of insulin, AMP, and sterol levels.

Cholesterol synthesis is turned OFF by __.

Phosphorylation of HMG CoA reductase.

Insulin signaling stimulates __ which activates Cholesterol synthesis.

Protein phosphatase.

High AMP levels activate AMPK which __ HMG CoA reductase.

Phosphorylates.

Increased Sterol levels activate AMPK and __ Cholesterol synthesis.

Inhibit.