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The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy

Year: 2009

Type: preprint

Abstract: Statins, or 3-hydroxyl-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, \nare cholesterol-lowering drugs which are frequently used in the primary and secondary \nprevention of coronary artery disease. Current research and recommendations support \nand encourage more extensive use of these drugs. \nHowever, statin usage is limited by many factors, including a high incidence of \nstatin-associated myalgia and myopathy. This review focuses on the use of Coenzyme Q \nin statin-associated myopathy.

Source: CogPrints (University of Southampton)

Authors: Sanjay Kalra, Navneet Agrawal, Bharti Kalra, Amit Sharma, Ritu Kamboj

Language: English

Topic: Coenzyme Q10 studies and effects

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2146778350

Cites: 33

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10