Simvastatin (MK-0733, MK 733) is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with Ki of 0.1-0.2 nM in cell-free assays. Simvastatin induces ferroptosis, mitophagy, autophagy and apoptosis. Simvastatin inhibits exosome release. Prior to use in cell assays, Simvastatin needs to be activated by NaOH in EtOH treatment.
Molecular Weight:
418.57
Purity:
99.41%
CAS Number:
[79902-63-9]
Formula:
C25H38O5
Target:
Autophagy
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