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Synonym(s):
InSolution Lovastatin, Sodium Salt
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H37O6 · Na
Molecular Weight:
444.54
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
NACRES:
NA.77
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Quality Level
Assay
≥95% (HPLC)
form
liquid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
protect from light
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−70°C
General description
Carboxylate form of Lovastatin (Cat. No. 438185) that is active in whole cells and cell-free assays. Lovastatin is reported to be an anti-hypercholesterolemic agent that acts as a reversible competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase and blocks a series of biological events including activation of p21ras by insulin in 3T3-L1 fibroblasts and 3T3-L1 adipocytes, farnesylation of p21ras, which decreases the pool of intracellular Ras available for subsequent activation by growth factors (including insulin), and N-ras-induced neuronal differentiation. Causes cell cycle arrest in the late G1 phase. Shown to inhibit the stimulation of MAP kinase by insulin in HIRcB cells and block the transcription of the type-I SCR gene in THP-1-derived macrophages. Also blocks PDGF receptor tyrosine phosphorylation and MAP kinase activation by PDGF.
Carboxylate form of Lovastatin (Cat. No. 438185) that is active in whole cells and cell-free assays. Lovastatin is reported to be an anti-hypercholesterolemic agent that acts as a reversible competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase and blocks a series of biological events including activation of p21ras by insulin in 3T3-L1 fibroblasts and 3T3-L1 adipocytes, farnesylation of p21ras, which decreases the pool of intracellular Ras available for subsequent activation by growth factors (including insulin), and N-ras-induced neuronal differentiation. Causes cell cycle arrest in the late G1 phase. Shown to inhibit the stimulation of MAP kinase by insulin in HIRcB cells and block the transcription of the type-I SCR gene in THP-1-derived macrophages. Also blocks PDGF receptor tyrosine phosphorylation and MAP kinase activation by PDGF.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
HMG-CoA reductase
HMG-CoA reductase
Reversible: yes
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful (C)
Physical form
A 10 mM (5 mg/1.13 ml) solution of Lovastatin, Sodium Salt (Cat. No. 438186) in H₂O.
Reconstitution
Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C). Aliquots are stable for up to 6 months at -70°C.
Other Notes
Rao, S., et al. 1999. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA96, 7197.
Carel, K., et al. 1996. J. Biol. Chem.271, 30625.
McGuire, T.F., et al. 1996. J. Biol. Chem.271, 27402.
Umetani, N., et al. 1996. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1303, 199.
Xu, X.Q., et al. 1996. Arch. Biochem. Biophys.326, 233.
Reusch, J.E.-B., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem.270, 2036.
Carel, K., et al. 1996. J. Biol. Chem.271, 30625.
McGuire, T.F., et al. 1996. J. Biol. Chem.271, 27402.
Umetani, N., et al. 1996. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1303, 199.
Xu, X.Q., et al. 1996. Arch. Biochem. Biophys.326, 233.
Reusch, J.E.-B., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem.270, 2036.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
WGK
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Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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