The Statin Target HMG-Coenzyme a Reductase (Hmgcr) Regulates Sleep Homeostasis in <i>Drosophila</i>
Statins, HMG Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) inhibitors, are a first-line therapy, used to reduce hypercholesterolemia and the risk for cardiovascular events. While sleep disturbances are recognized as a side-effect of statin treatment, the impact of statins on sleep is under debate. Using Drosophila,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/15/1/79 |