Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol lowering agent ?

1. Cyclosporin A

2. Statin

3. Streptokinase

4. Lipases

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Answer: 2. Statin

Statins (from the yeast Monascus purpureus) inhibit the enzyme that makes cholesterol, so they lower blood cholesterol.

Cyclosporin A is an immunosuppressant, streptokinase is a clot buster, and lipases are used in detergents. Option 2 is correct.

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