Which naturally occurring compound, found in the mould Penicillium citrinum, was used by Japanese researcher Akira Endo in the 1970s to develop the first statin?
Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK, taken by millions to lower cholesterol. Their origin lies in a discovery made from a humble mould.
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