### Q25Statins are a class of lipid-lowering medications that reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although clinical trials have not yet been carried out to document benefits or side effects, some physicians have suggested that patients being treated with statins also take a supplement of coenzyme Q (structure shown below). Why?![Structure of Coenzyme Q](https://via.placeholder.com/150)### Explanation of the Diagram:The diagram shows the chemical structure of coenzyme Q. It consists of a quinone ring with two methoxy groups (-OCH3) and one methyl group (-CH3) attached to the ring. There is a side chain composed of a repeating isoprenoid unit (denoted by square brackets with subscript 6-10) connected to the ring. This structure is vital for the biological function of coenzyme Q in the electron transport chain and energy production within cells.

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Statins are a class of lipid-lowering medications that reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although clinical trials have not yet been carried out to document benefits or side effects, some physicians have suggested that patients being treated with statins also take a supplement of coenzyme Q (structure shown below). Why?

Statins are a class of lipid-lowering medications that reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although clinical trials have not yet been carried out to document benefits or side effects, some physicians have suggested that patients being treated with statins also take a supplement of coenzyme Q (structure shown below). Why?

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

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