(S)-Mevalonic acid [32451-23-3]

MedChem Express

(S)-Mevalonic acid [32451-23-3]

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32451-23-3

Research Use Only

C6H12O4

148.16

(S)-Mevalonic acid is the isomer of Mevalonic acid (HY-113071). Mevalonic acid ((S)-DCIT) is a precursor substance of the mevalonate pathway, which is essential for cell growth and proliferation. Mevalonic acid is effective in inhibiting Simvastatin (HY-17502)-induced decrease in C2C12 cell viability in vitro. Mevalonic acid can be used in studies of myopathy and heart failure[1][2].

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