Simvastatin is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (Ki = 0.12 nM). Simvastatin reduces plasma cholesterol levels in rats and dogs when administered at doses of 1.2 and 8 mg/kg, respectively. Simvastatin suppresses TNF-induced NF-κB activation (IC50 = ~13 μM) and potentiates apoptosis in human myeloid leukemia cells. It also inhibits glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) activity, increases malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, and induces ferroptosis in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Formulations containing simvastatin have been used in the treatment of dyslipidemias.
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Simvastatin Hydroxy Acid Sodium Salt is a metabolite of Simvastatin (S485000), a synthetic derivative of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. A competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. A synthetic analog of Lovastatin. Antilipemic. Simvastatin, the drug, is sold under the trade name Zocor.
