Simvastatin
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Catalog No.S1792 Synonyms: MK-0733
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CAS No. 79902-63-9
Simvastatin (MK-0733) is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with Ki of 0.1-0.2 nM in cell-free assays. Simvastatin induces ferroptosis, mitophagy, autophagy and apoptosis.
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Biological Activity
Description | Simvastatin (MK-0733) is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with Ki of 0.1-0.2 nM in cell-free assays. Simvastatin induces ferroptosis, mitophagy, autophagy and apoptosis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In vitro |
Prior to use in cell assays, Simvastatin needs to be activated by NaOH in EtOH treatment. Simvastatin inhibits cholesterol synthesis in mouse L-M cell (fibroblast), rat H4II E cell (liver), and human Hep G2 cell (liver) with IC50 of 19.3 nM, 13.3 nM and 15.6 nM, respectively. [1] Simvastatin treatment leads to a dose-dependent increase in serine 473 phosphorylation of Akt within 30 minutes, with maximal phosphorylation occurring at 1.0 µM. Simvastatin (1.0 μM) enhances phosphorylation of the endogenous Akt substrate endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), inhibits serum-free media undergo apoptosis and accelerates vascular structure formation. [2] Simvastatin displays anti-inflammatory effects in vitro. Simvastatin (10 μM) reduces anti-CD3/anti-CD28 antibody-stimulated proliferation of PB-derived mononuclear cells and synovial fluid cells from rheumatoid arthritis blood, as well as IFN-γ release. Simvastatin (10 μM) suppresses cell-mediated macrophage TNF-γ release induced via cognate interactions by ~30%. [3] |
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In vivo | Simvastatin orally administration inhibits the conversion of radiolabeled acetate to cholesterol with IC50 of 0.2 mg/kg. [1] Simvastatin (4 mg/day) orally administration for 13 weeks to rabbits fed an atherogenci cholesterol-rich diet, returns the cholesterol-induced increases in total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol to normal level. [4] Simvastatin (6 mg/kg) produces an increase in LDL receptor-dependent binding and increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors in rabbits fed a diet containing 0.25% cholesterol. [5] Simvastatin influences inflammation independent of its effect on plasma cholesterol level. In cynomolgus monkeys consumed an atherogenic diet, Simvastatin (20 mg/kg/day) induces a 1.3-fold less macrophage content in lesions, and 2-fold less vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, interleukin-1beta, and tissue factor expression, companied by a 2.1-fold increases in lesional smooth muscle cell and collagen content. [6] |
Protocol
Solubility (25°C)
In vitro | DMSO | 83 mg/mL (198.29 mM) |
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Ethanol | 83 mg/mL (198.29 mM) | |
Water | Insoluble | |
In vivo | Add solvents to the product individually and in order(Data is from Selleck tests instead of citations): 2% DMSO+30% PEG 300+5% Tween80+ddH2O For best results, use promptly after mixing. |
10mg/mL |
* Please note that Selleck tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
Chemical Information
Molecular Weight | 418.57 |
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Formula | C25H38O5 |
CAS No. | 79902-63-9 |
Storage |
powder in solvent |
Synonyms | MK-0733 |
Smiles | CCC(C)(C)C(=O)OC1CC(C=C2C1C(C(C=C2)C)CCC3CC(CC(=O)O3)O)C |
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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number | Recruitment | interventions | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
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NCT04457089 | Recruiting | Drug: Simvastatin 40mg | Recurrent Ovarian Cancer|Platinum-sensitive Ovarian Cancer | Bobbie Jo Rimel MD|Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | December 2020 | Early Phase 1 |
NCT04676282 | Not yet recruiting | Other: Hypothetical Scenario | Polypharmacy|Aging | University of Michigan|Maastricht University|University of Iowa|Johns Hopkins University|Newcastle University|University of Sydney | December 2020 | -- |
NCT03571802 | Unknown status | Drug: Simvastatin | Obesity|Hyperlipidemias | National University Hospital Singapore | September 1 2018 | Phase 4 |
NCT03387670 | Recruiting | Drug: Simvastatin|Drug: Placebo | Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS) | University College London|University of Edinburgh|Queen Mary University of London|London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine|University of Leeds|The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust|Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | March 28 2018 | Phase 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Question 1:
Can you please advise if Simvastatin has been tested effectively for in vivo use in mice? What solvent can be used to deliver Simvastatin in vivo?
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Answer:
This compound is an oral drug and a lot of studies report its use in mice. According to this paper (http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/21/1/115.full), 0.5% Methyl-cellulose can be used as the vehicle.
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Question 2:
If any specific protocols exist for in vitro use, specifically any steps required to activate the compound?
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Answer:
This product is supplied in an inactive form and requires treatment with NaOH in EtOH followed by neutralization to pH 7.2 for activation. Please find the details from the following reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2739764/.