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Simvastatin
A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation.
Synonym(s):
Simvastatin, MK-733, L-Type Calcium Channel Blocker VI
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H38O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
418.57
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
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Quality Level
Assay
≥98% (HPLC)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
off-white
cation traces
heavy metals: ≤20 ppm
heavy metals: <20 ppm
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
2-8°C
InChI
1S/C25H38O5/c1-6-25(4,5)24(28)30-21-12-15(2)11-17-8-7-16(3)20(23(17)21)10-9-19-13-18(26)14-22(27)29-19/h7-8,11,15-16,18-21,23,26H,6,9-10,12-14H2,1-5H3/t15-,16-,18+,19+,20-,21-,23-/m0/s1
InChI key
RYMZZMVNJRMUDD-HGQWONQESA-N
General description
A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation. Also inhibits glucose-induced Ca2+ signaling and insulin secretion by blocking L-type Ca2+ channels in rat islet β-cells. Inhibits cell proliferation of human smooth muscle cells. Note: this product is supplied in an inactive form and requires treatment with NaOH in EtOH followed by neutralization to pH 7.2 for activation.
A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation. Also inhibits glucose-induced Ca2+-signaling and insulin secretion by blocking L-type Ca2+ channels in rat islet β-cells. Inhibits cell proliferation of human smooth muscle cells. Note: This product is supplied in an inactive form and requires treatment with NaOH in ethanol followed by neutralization to pH 7.2 for activation.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
farnesylation
farnesylation
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Preparation Note
Dissolve 50 mg in 1 ml in ethanol and add 0.813 ml of 1N NaOH. Adjust the pH to 7.2 by adding small quantities of 1N HCl before use.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution in ethanol-NaOH, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) Ethanol-NaOH solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C. Neutralized solutions should be used immediately.
Other Notes
Yada, T., et al. 1999. Br. J. Pharmacol. 126, 1205.
Clutterbuck, R.D., et al. 1998. Br. J. Haematol. 102, 522.
Yokoyama, K., et al. 1998. Mol. Biochem. Parasitol. 94, 87.
Negre-Aminou, P., et al. 1997. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1345, 259.
Vrtovsnik, F., et al. 1997. Kidney Int. 52, 1016.
Keyomarsi, K., et al. 1991. Cancer Res.51, 3602.
Clutterbuck, R.D., et al. 1998. Br. J. Haematol. 102, 522.
Yokoyama, K., et al. 1998. Mol. Biochem. Parasitol. 94, 87.
Negre-Aminou, P., et al. 1997. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1345, 259.
Vrtovsnik, F., et al. 1997. Kidney Int. 52, 1016.
Keyomarsi, K., et al. 1991. Cancer Res.51, 3602.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Repr. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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