Mevastatin

Overview

It is produced by the strain of Penicillum brevicompactum. It has weak anti-fungal activity and can inhibit the key enzyme (3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A(HMGCoA) reductase) in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. It has been shown to lower cholesterol in animals and humans. It led the discovery of statins, lipid-lowering drugs. It is now used as a biochemical reagent.

Application

Products > Drug Discovery > Inhibitor | Products > Drug Discovery > Inhibitor | Cardiovascular and blood system | HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR)

Product Information

• Catalog No.: B2695-335532
• CAS No.: 73573-88-3
• Molecular Formula: C23H34O5
• Molecular Weight: 390.51
• Purity: >98%
• Storage: -20 °C
• Solubility: Soluble in Methanol, Acetone, Ethanol, DMF, DMSO

Source

Original product source