Which drug class reduces LDL cholesterol by increasing clearance of LDL via upregulated LDL receptors?
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Correct answer: Statins
Statins decrease cholesterol synthesis in the liver, leading to upregulation of LDL receptors and increased clearance of LDL from the circulation.
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