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Rosuvastatin (CAS 287714-41-4)

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Alternate Names:
Crestor
CAS Number:
287714-41-4
Molecular Weight:
481.54
Molecular Formula:
C22H28FN3O6S
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Rosuvastatin is a compound that is extensively studied in the field of biochemistry for its action as an inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme plays a central role in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Research on rosuvastatin often involves investigating the molecular mechanisms by which it modulates enzyme activity, and its effects on the biosynthetic pathways of lipids. The compound′s interaction with HMG-CoA reductase provides a model for understanding how small molecules can influence metabolic pathways at the molecular level. Additionally, studies involving rosuvastatin include its impact on the expression of genes related to cholesterol and lipid metabolism. It is also used as a reference compound in analytical studies to develop and validate methods for detecting and quantifying similar compounds in various matrices. Furthermore, rosuvastatin is of interest in studies focusing on the physicochemical properties of compounds within its class and the relationship of those properties to its biological activity.


Rosuvastatin (CAS 287714-41-4) References

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  7. Rosuvastatin protects against coronary microembolization-induced cardiac injury via inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation.  |  Chen, A., et al. 2021. Cell Death Dis. 12: 78. PMID: 33436548
  8. Rosuvastatin exerts anti-atherosclerotic effects by improving macrophage-related foam cell formation and polarization conversion via mediating autophagic activities.  |  Zhang, X., et al. 2021. J Transl Med. 19: 62. PMID: 33568202
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Rosuvastatin, 10 mg

sc-481834
10 mg
$145.00