Hydroxymethylglutaryl‐CoA reductase activity is essential for mitochondrial β‐oxidation of fatty acids to prevent lethal accumulation of long‐chain acylcarnitines in the mouse liver

Abstract

Our findings suggest that HMGCR is crucial for maintaining energy metabolism balance, and its activity is necessary for functional mitochondrial β-oxidation. Moreover, statin-induced adverse reactions might be rescued by the prevention of LC acylcarnitine accumulation.