Bioactivity | Lovastatin hydroxy acid sodium (Mevinolinic acid sodium) is a highly potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with a Ki of 0.6 nM[1]. |
Target | Ki: 0.6 nM (HMG-CoA reductase) |
Invitro | Mevinolin in the hydroxy-acid form, mevinolinic acid, is a potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase [mevalonate: NADP+ oxidoreductase (CoA-acylating)][1]. |
Name | Lovastatin hydroxy acid sodium |
CAS | 75225-50-2 |
Formula | C24H37NaO6 |
Molar Mass | 444.54 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. A W Alberts, eta al. Mevinolin: A Highly Potent Competitive Inhibitor of Hydroxymethylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase and a Cholesterol-Lowering Agent. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1980 Jul;77(7):3957-61. |