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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C23H35O6 · Na
Molecular Weight:
430.51
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
NACRES:
NA.77
Quality Level
Assay
≥98% (TLC)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
color
white
solubility
ethanol: 20 mg/mL
DMSO: 30 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
Carboxylate form of Mevastatin (Cat. No. 474700) that is active in whole cells and in cell-free assays.
Carboxylate form of Mevastatin (Cat. No. 474700) that is active in whole cells and in cell-free assays. Mevastatin is an antibiotic that acts as a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. Suppresses Ras farnesylation and inhibits myoblast fusion. Causes cell cycle arrest in late G1 phase. Mevastatin may also induce bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
HMG-CoA reductase
HMG-CoA reductase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Sugiyama, M., et al. 2000. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.271, 88.
Endo, A. 1992. J. Lipid Res.33, 1569.
Endo, A. 1992. J. Lipid Res.33, 1569.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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