Detailed Product Description

Mevastatin, compactin, ML-236B is a that belongs to the class.

It was the first compound isolated in the 70s during research into inhibitors produced by a mould .

Mevastatin is not used in therapy of hyperlipidemias because of multiple side effects but it is the only source for production of another statin - .

In vitro it has antiproliferative properties.

High doses inhibit growth and proliferation of cells.