Simvastatin

• Background :

  A synthetic analog of lovastatin. Blocks cholesterol and isoprenoid biosynthesis via inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase1,2. Induces apoptosis in various cell lines. Causes cell cycle arrest in early G1 phase. Clinically useful antilipemic agent3.

• Conjugation :

  Unconjugated

• Buffer :

  White solid

• Storage Conditions :

  -20°C