The mevalonate pathway is central to the biosynthesis of isoprenoids and sterols, underpinning a range of essential cellular processes. Farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FPPS) is a pivotal enzyme in this ...

Repurposing a cholesterol-lowering drug to fight liver cancer The research team at HKUMed has uncovered a novel therapeutic application for atorvastatin, which is a common medication taken by millions ...

The research team, led by Professor Carmen Wong Chak-lui (second left), has discovered a novel therapeutic application for atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug, which could become a ...