Lovastatin
Product Sizes
10 mg
£115.00
SIH-256-10MG
50 mg
£293.00
SIH-256-50MG
About this Product
- SKU:
- SIH-256
- Additional Names:
- (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-hexahydro-1-naphthalenyl (2S)-2-methylbutanoate, Mevinolin
- CAS Number:
- 75330-75-5
- CE/IVD:
- Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
- Extra Details:
- Lovastatin is a member of the statin class of drugs that inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. Beyond its cardiovascular benefits, lovastatin has been investigated for its neuroprotective effects, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In neuroscience, it is studied for its potential to modulate amyloid precursor protein processing, reduce neuroinflammation, and improve cognitive function in models of Alzheimer's disease. Its pleiotropic effects make it a candidate for repurposing in neurodegenerative disease research.
- Molecular Weight:
- 404.54
- Purity:
- >98%
- Shipping Conditions:
- Ambient
- Source:
- Synthetic
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Supplier:
- StressMarq Biosciences
- Type:
- Proteins, Peptides, Small Molecules & Other Biomolecules: Inhibitors
- Manufacturer's Data Sheet:https://www.stressmarq.com/products/small-molecules/inhibitor/lovastatin-sih-256/
