Molecule

S1792 

Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease
Biological Activity:
Simvastatin(Zocor) is a hypolipidemic drug belonging to the class of pharmaceuticals called "statins". It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Statins are more effective than other lipid-regulating drugs at lowering LDL-cholesterol concentration but they are less effective than the fibrates in reducing triglyceride concentration. [1]

S6196 

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Biochem/physiol Actions
Simvastatin, a synthetic analog of lovastatin, is a specific inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase.) HMG-CoA is a major therapeutic target for reduction of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Simvastatin may also have beneficial effects on endothelial function, smooth muscle cell function, hemostasis, vascular wall function, LDL oxidation, and inflammation. Simvastatin can be activated prior to use by treatment with NaOH in EtOH.
Simvastatin is a specific inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early step in cholesterol biosynthesis. It is used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, as it reduces levels of low-density lipoproteins and triglycerides, and raises high-density lipoprotein levels. Simvastatin is a lactone that is readily hydrolyzed in vivo to the corresponding β-hydroxyacid, and can be activated prior to use with NaOH in EtOH treatment. It is a synthetic analog of lovastatin (Cat. No. M2147).

S485000 

Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. A competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. A synthetic analog of Lovastatin. Antilipemic. Simvastatin, the drug, is sold under the trade name Zocor.