Mevastatin
Mevastatin (Compactin) is a first HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that belongs to the statins class. Mevastatin is a lipid-lowering agent, and induces apoptosis, arrests cancer cells in G0/G1 phase. Mevastatin also increases endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) mRNA and protein levels. Mevastatin has antitumor activity and has the potential for cardiovascular diseases treatment[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
73573-88-3
Product Name Alternative
Compactin; ML236B
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Antibiotic; Apoptosis; Autophagy; Bacterial; HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR)
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis; Autophagy; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Cancer-Kinase/protease
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection; Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease; Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/mevastatin.html
Purity
99.46
Solubility
DMSO : 200 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC[C@H](C)C(O[C@H]1CCC=C2C=C[C@H](C)[C@H](CC[C@@H]3C[C@@H](O)CC(O3)=O)[C@@]12[H])=O
Molecular Formula
C23H34O5
Molecular Weight
390.51
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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