Molfile
Inchi
Smiles
Synonyms:
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lovastatin
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lostatin
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mevacor
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A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver.
- Molecular weight: 404.55
- Formula: C24H36O5
- CLOGP: 4.08
- LIPINSKI: 0
- HAC: 5
- HDO: 1
- TPSA: 72.83
- ALOGS: -4.22
- ROTB: 7
- Status: OFP
Legend: OFP - off patent OFM - off market ONP - on patent
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