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Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol lowering agent?

1. Cyclosporin A
2. Statin
3. Streptokinase
4. Lipases

Correct answer: Statin

Solution

Statins are the standard commercial drugs used to lower blood cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. The other options have different roles: cyclosporin A is an immunosuppressant, streptokinase dissolves clots, and lipases digest fats.

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