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Medchemexpress LLC Mevastatin | 73573-88-3 | 99.46% | 390.51 | 100 MG

Supplier: Medchemexpress LLC HY17408100MG
Mevastatin (Compactin) is a first HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor belonging to the statin class. It functions as a lipid-lowering agent and is known to induce apoptosis and arrest cancer cells in the G0/G1 phase. Additionally, Mevastatin increases endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) mRNA and protein levels. It exhibits antitumor activity and shows potential for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
- Primary inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Lipid-lowering agent
- Induces apoptosis
- Arrests cancer cells in the G0/G1 phase
- Increases eNOS mRNA and protein levels
- Exhibits antitumor activity
- Potential for cardiovascular disease treatment
- Initial source from Microorganisms (Penicillium citrinum)
- Solid, white to off-white appearance
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