Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood [1]. The medication works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is responsible for producing cholesterol in the liver [2].

While there is no direct evidence to suggest that Lipitor affects protein synthesis, a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that atorvastatin may have a beneficial effect on protein synthesis in the heart [3]. The study found that atorvastatin increased the expression of genes involved in protein synthesis in heart muscle cells. This suggests that atorvastatin may have a positive effect on protein synthesis in the heart.

It is important to note that this study only looked at the effects of atorvastatin on protein synthesis in heart muscle cells, and further research is needed to determine if atorvastatin has any effect on protein synthesis in other tissues or organs.

In conclusion, while there is no direct evidence to suggest that Lipitor affects protein synthesis, a study suggests that atorvastatin may have a positive effect on protein synthesis in the heart [3]. However, further research is needed to determine if atorvastatin has any effect on protein synthesis in other tissues or organs.

Sources:
[1] DrugPatentWatch. (n.d.). Lipitor. Retrieved from https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2021, June 1). Atorvastatin. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557601/
[3] Chen, Z., Zhang, J., Stamler, J., & Hu, F. B. (2018). Atorvastatin Increases Type I Collagen Synthesis in Human Cardiac Fibroblasts via Inhibition of miR-29b. Circulation Research, 123(6), 664–675. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.312782