Mechanism of action of Ezetimibe is: (A) Interferes with absorption of bile acids, (B) Inhibits CETP, (C) Interferes with absorption of cholesterol by inhibiting NPC1L1, (D) Inhibitor of PPAR - α
Answer is C. Ezetimibe inhibits NPC1L1 (Niemann Pick C1 Like1) protein present in intestinal epithelial cells that aids cholesterol absorption.