SIH-256
Lovastatin
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- 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
- Molecular Weight:
- 404.54
- Purity:
- >98%
- Source:
- Synthetic
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Supplier:
- StressMarq Biosciences
- CAS Number:
- 75330-75-5
- ABP:
- No Import Docs
- 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.
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- Ambient