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Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to treat high cholesterol levels. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, thereby reducing the production of cholesterol in the body [1]. However, the question at hand is about Lipitor's impact on protein lipid binding.

Protein lipid binding refers to the interaction between proteins and lipids, which can affect various biological processes, including cholesterol transport and metabolism [2]. While there is no specific research or information on Lipitor's direct impact on protein lipid binding, it is known that statins, such as Lipitor, can affect lipid metabolism and transport by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase [1].

Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase leads to a decrease in mevalonate production, which is a precursor for cholesterol synthesis. This reduction in cholesterol synthesis causes an increase in LDL receptor expression on the cell surface, leading to enhanced clearance of LDL-cholesterol from the bloodstream [1]. Consequently, this can impact protein lipid binding, particularly in relation to lipoproteins, which are complex particles composed of core lipids, cholesteryl esters, triglycerides, and phospholipids, associated with specific apolipoproteins [2].

In summary, Lipitor, as a statin, impacts lipid metabolism and transport, which can indirectly affect protein lipid binding, particularly in the context of lipoproteins. However, there is no specific research or information on Lipitor's direct impact on protein lipid binding.

Sources:
[1] "Atorvastatin" in the DrugBank database, accessed on DrugPatentWatch.com, available at <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/atorvastatin>.
[2] Rye, K. A., & Barter, P. J. (2014). Protein–lipid interactions in lipoprotein metabolism. Journal of lipid research, 55(11), 2115-2126. <https://doi.org/10.1194/jlr.M056532>