Lovastatin

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Synonyms: 6alpha-Methylcompactin, Monacolin K, Mevinolin, (S)-(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-(2-((2R,4R)-4-Hydroxy-6-oxotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)ethyl)-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl 2-methylbutanoate

AG-CN2-0051-M005 AG-CN2-0051-M025
102987-850EA 27.69 USD
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Lovastatin
Lovastatin

Statin compound. Potent competitive HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Anti-hypercholesterolemic agent. Cholesterol/isoprenoid biosynthesis inhibitor. Blocks the production of mevalonate, a critical compound in the production of cholesterol and isoprenoids. Inhibits the isoprenylation of Ras and Rho family GTPases. Causes cell cycle arrest in G1 and G2/M phases through modulation of proteasome in cancer cell lines. Smooth muscle cell proliferation inhibitor. Apoptosis inducer. Anticancer compound. Anti-adhesive, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory compound. Stimulates bone formation. Increases cellular resistance to anticancer agents such as doxorubicin and etoposide. Suppresses ICAM-1-LFA-1 interactions, which blocks virus replication and infection. Anti-hypertensive agent. Suppresses TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation. Modulates key cell signaling pathways, like Ras, MAPK and EGFR (modest).

Formula: C₂₄H₃₆O₅
MW: 404.55 g/mol
MDL Number: MFCD00072164
CAS Number: 75330-75-5

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