For 10 points, name this waxy, steroid compound.
The last step in this compound's synthesis is the demethylation (DEE-meth-uh-LAY-shun) of lanosterol (luh-NOST-uh-rawl). The rate-determining step of this compound's synthesis is determined by HMG-CoA ("H"-"M"-"G" co-"A") reductase activity. That step is targeted by drugs known as (*) statins, which prevent this compound's synthesis. This compound is transported in assemblies whose "low-density" variety is mainly responsible for atherosclerosis (AATH-er-ohs-cler-OH-sis). For 10 points, name this waxy, steroid compound.
The last step in this compound's synthesis is the demethylation (DEE-meth-uh-LAY-shun) of lanosterol (luh-NOST-uh-rawl).
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