- Cat. No.
- A70837
3'-Hydroxy simvastatin
3'-Hydroxy simvastatin is a key metabolite of simvastatin, which serves as a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR) with a Ki of 0.2 nM. This compound retains significant biological activity relevant to cholesterol biosynthesis regulation and lipid metabolism. It is primarily used in research focusing on cardiovascular diseases and the pharmacodynamics of statin therapy.