Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5826402 Current Opinion in Pharmacology 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Cholesterol is required for cell cycle progression and mitosis completion. ► Active cholesterol biosynthesis is mandatory for self-renewal. ► Inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis is a signal for cell proliferation. ► Lipid metabolism regulators also play a role in cell proliferation. ► Mutated p53 forms activate cholesterol biosynthesis genes expression.
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