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L-Mevalonic Acid Lithium Salt

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Alternate Names:
Lithium (S)-3,5-dihydroxy-3-methyl-pentanoate; Lithium (S)-3,5-dihydroxy-3-methyl-valerate; S-MVA-Li
Application:
L-Mevalonic Acid Lithium Salt is a precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol
Molecular Weight:
148.16
Molecular Formula:
C6H12O4•xLi
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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L-Mevalonic acid lithium salt is a derivative of mevalonic acid, where lithium ions are used to form a salt with the carboxylate group of mevalonic acid. Mevalonic acid is a key organic compound in the biosynthesis of terpenes and sterols, which are vital components of many biological systems. The lithium salt form of mevalonic acid enhances its solubility in water, making it particularly useful in biochemical studies. L-Mevalonic acid lithium salt studies focusing on enzymes involved in the mevalonate pathway, such as HMG-CoA reductase, which is a key enzyme regulated by statins. It is important for exploring the synthesis pathways of terpenes and sterols, providing insights into fundamental cellular processes.


L-Mevalonic Acid Lithium Salt References

  1. Antioxidant Effects of Statins by Modulating Nrf2 and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling in Different Diseases.  |  Mansouri, A., et al. 2022. J Clin Med. 11: PMID: 35268403

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L-Mevalonic Acid Lithium Salt, 10 mg

sc-484342
10 mg
$1020.00