mevalonate pathway

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005338",
  "term": "mevalonate pathway",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "Describes a series of reactions in which proteins work together to make molecules. These molecules are part of many processes, including making cholesterol. Changes in this pathway may lead to cancer cell growth. Drugs or substances that affect this pathway are used to treat high cholesterol, and are being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer and other diseases.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/mevalonate-pathway/"
}