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Mevastatin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: J61357.MA
10 mg, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mevastatin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: J61357.MA
10 mg, Each
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Catalog number: J61357.MA
also known as J61357-MA
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Price: 101.00
Online price: 86.65
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
73573-88-3
Specifications
Specification SheetMelting Point
148.0-154.0°C
Form
Powder or crystals or crystalline powder
Purity
≥97.0%
Description
Mevastatin (Compactin) inhibits HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase) , induces apoptosis which in turn inhibits isoprenoid biosynthesis and therefore blocks protein isoprenylation and reduces plasma cholesterol levels in humans. Mevastatin causes cells to arrest early in the G1 phase. Mevastatin is a close structural analog of lovastatin and both agents have the same biochemical and pharmacological activities. Mevastatin is inactive in cell-free assays. In cells however, it is hydrolyzed to the active free acid form by intracellular esterases.
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Applications
Mevastatin (Compactin) inhibits HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase) , induces apoptosis which in turn inhibits isoprenoid biosynthesis and therefore blocks protein isoprenylation and reduces plasma cholesterol levels in humans. Mevastatin causes cells to arrest early in the G1 phase. Mevastatin is a close structural analog of lovastatin and both agents have the same biochemical and pharmacological activities. Mevastatin is inactive in cell-free assays. In cells however, it is hydrolyzed to the active free acid form by intracellular esterases.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol at 25 mg/mL and in DMSO at 20mg/ml
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C
Mevastatin (Compactin) inhibits HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase) , induces apoptosis which in turn inhibits isoprenoid biosynthesis and therefore blocks protein isoprenylation and reduces plasma cholesterol levels in humans. Mevastatin causes cells to arrest early in the G1 phase. Mevastatin is a close structural analog of lovastatin and both agents have the same biochemical and pharmacological activities. Mevastatin is inactive in cell-free assays. In cells however, it is hydrolyzed to the active free acid form by intracellular esterases.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol at 25 mg/mL and in DMSO at 20mg/ml
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C
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