Simvastatin
Supplier: ADIPOGEN CORP MS
Synonyms:
(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 2,2-dimethylbutanoate
Synthetic analog of Lovastatin. 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. Smooth muscle cell proliferation inhibitor. Anti-adhesive, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory compound. Proteasome modulator. Stimulates bone formation. Apoptosis inducer. Anticancer compound. Increases cellular resistance to anticancer agents such as doxorubicin and etoposides. Suppresses ICAM-1-LFA-1 interactions, which blocks virus replication and infection. Anti-hypertensive agent. Suppresses TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation.
Formula:
C25H38O5 |
MDL Number:
MFCD00072007 CAS Number: 79902-63-9 |
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