Leoni S, Spagnuolo S, Conti Devirgiliis L, Mangiantini M T, Trentalance A
Experientia. 1984 Jul 15;40(7):703-4. doi: 10.1007/BF01949732.
During pregnancy the synthesis of cholesterol and the activity of 3-hydroxy 3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase fell markedly before parturition; HMGCoA synthase activity was low during pregnancy and fell again immediately before delivery while acetoacetyl-CoA-thiolase was always low and constant.