What was the primary focus of Goldstein's research with Michael Brown?
LDL Receptors and Cholesterol
Blood Sugar Levels
HIV/AIDS
Enzymes
Answer
Goldstein's research with Michael Brown was focused on LDL Receptors and Cholesterol. The LDL Receptors are proteins that are located on the surface of cells and play an important role in regulating the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Goldstein and Brown discovered that the LDL Receptors are responsible for removing LDL Cholesterol from the blood.
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