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Simvastatin  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definición

  • A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

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Etiquetas alternativas

  • 79902-63-9 (Simvastatin)
  • AGG2FN16EV

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