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  • HY-139576B
    Larsucosterol (trimethylamine)

    DUR-928 (trimethylamine)

    		 LXR Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    Larsucosterol (DUR-928) trimethylamine, a cholesterol metabolite, is a potent liver X receptor (LXR) antagonist. Larsucosterol trimethylamine as a potent endogenous regulator decreases lipogenesis. Larsucosterol trimethylamine inhibits the cholesterol biosynthesis via decreasing mRNA levels and inhibiting the activation of SREBP-1 .
    Larsucosterol (trimethylamine)
  • HY-14925
    Lapaquistat
    1 Publications Verification

    T-91485

    		 Endogenous Metabolite Drug Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    Lapaquistat (T-91485), a cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor, is the active metabolite of Lapaquistat acetate (HY-16274). Lapaquistat can decrease statin-induced myotoxicity in lipid-lowering therapy .
    Lapaquistat
  • HY-Y0889
    1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine

    		Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine is a potent DHCR7 inhibitor with the activity of inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis. 1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine is often used in biological research to evaluate the function of cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. The application of 1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine is of great significance for understanding diseases related to cholesterol biosynthesis .
    1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine
  • HY-Y0889A
    1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine hydrochloride

    		Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine hydrochloride is a potent DHCR7 inhibitor with the activity of inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis. 1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine hydrochloride is often used in biological research to evaluate the function of cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. The application of 1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine hydrochloride is of great significance for understanding diseases related to cholesterol biosynthesis .
    1-(2,3-Dichlorphenyl)piperazine hydrochloride
  • HY-N12846
    Neokadsuranic acid A

    		Others Metabolic Disease
    Neokadsuranic acid A is a cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor that reduces the activity of cholesterol. Neokadsuranic acid A is a triterpenoid compound that can be isolated from Kadsura heteroclita, a plant of the Schisandraceae family. Neokadsuranic acid A can be used to study the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway and its role in traditional medicine .
    Neokadsuranic acid A
  • HY-N10232
    Agistatin E

    		Others Infection
    Agistatin E is a pyranacetal originally isolated from a Fusarium sp. that inhibits the cholesterol biosynthesis .
    Agistatin E
  • HY-N10231
    Agistatin D

    		Others Infection Inflammation/Immunology
    Agistatin D is a pyranacetal originally isolated from a Fusarium sp. that inhibits the cholesterol biosynthesis .
    Agistatin D
  • HY-116572
    TASIN-1 hydrochloride

    		APC Cancer
    TASIN-1 hydrochloride is a selective inhibitor of truncated APC gene (adenomatous polyposis coli gene) and exerts cytotoxic effects through inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis. TASIN-1 hydrochloride represents a potential strategy for prevention and intervention in CRC with mutant APC .
    TASIN-1 hydrochloride
  • HY-139576
    Larsucosterol

    DUR-928

    		 Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    Larsucosterol (DUR-928), a cholesterol metabolite, is a potent liver X receptor (LXR) antagonist. Larsucosterol as a potent endogenous regulator decreases lipogenesis. Larsucosterol inhibits the cholesterol biosynthesis via decreasing mRNA levels and inhibiting the activation of SREBP-1 .
    Larsucosterol
  • HY-139576A
    Larsucosterol sodium

    DUR-928 sodium

    		 Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    Larsucosterol (DUR-928) sodium, a cholesterol metabolite, is a potent liver X receptor (LXR) antagonist. Larsucosterol sodium as a potent endogenous regulator decreases lipogenesis. Larsucosterol sodium inhibits the cholesterol biosynthesis via decreasing mRNA levels and inhibiting the activation of SREBP-1 .
    Larsucosterol sodium
  • HY-107420
    AY 9944
    3 Publications Verification

    		 Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    AY 9944 is a specific cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor. AY 9944 inhibits the 7-dehydro cholesterol Δ7-reductase (DHCR7) enzyme with an IC50 of 13 nM. AY 9944 causes hypocholesterolemia and accumulation of 7DHC. At high doses, AY 9944 inhibits also in cultured embryos sterol Δ7-Δ8 isomerase, which causes the accumulation of cholest-8-en-3β-ol .
    AY 9944
  • HY-B2097
    Incadronate disodium

    YM 175; Bisphonal

    		 Farnesyl Transferase Metabolic Disease
    Incadronate disodium (YM 175) is a bisphosphonate with strong inhibitory activity on bone resorption. Incadronate disodium indirectly stimulates renal 25-hydroxyvitamin D-1-hydroxylase by increasing circulating parathyroid hormone. Incadronate disodium, a cholesterol-lowering agent, is a potent inhibitor of rat liver microsomal squalene synthase (Ki=57 nM). Incadronate disodium inhibits sterol biosynthesis in mouse macrophage J774 cells (IC50=64 μM). Incadronate disodium has the potential for malignant tumors research .
    Incadronate disodium
  • HY-125666
    Agistatin B

    		Fungal Infection
    Agistatin B, isolated from fungus, is a mycotoxin. Agistatin B inhibits cholesterol synthesis .
    Agistatin B
  • HY-122410
    Dihydrolanosterol
    1 Publications Verification

    		 Cytochrome P450 Others
    Dihydrolanosterol is a subtrate of CYP51 and a cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor. .
    Dihydrolanosterol
  • HY-104051
    Monacolin J

    Antibiotic MB 530A; Lovastatin diol lactone

    		 HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) Autophagy Metabolic Disease
    Monacolin J is an inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis, and inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase.
    Monacolin J
  • HY-157528
    CJ28

    		Endogenous Metabolite Cancer
    CJ28 is a cortisol biosynthesis inhibitor that significantly inhibits basal and stimulated cortisol production in human adrenal carcinoma cell lines. CJ28 exhibits inhibitory effects by reducing steroidogenesis and de novo cholesterol biosynthesis .
    CJ28
  • HY-169040
    28-Aminobetulin

    		Fatty Acid Synthase (FASN) Metabolic Disease
    28-Aminobetulin is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a derivative of the cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor Betulin (HY-N0083).
    28-Aminobetulin
  • HY-114297
    Zymosterol
    1 Publications Verification

    		 Endogenous Metabolite Others
    Zymosterol is a Cholesterol (HY-N0322) biosynthesis metabolite. Zymosterol, a precursor of Cholesterol, is found mostly in the plasma membrane. Zymosterol circulates within the cell .
    Zymosterol
  • HY-113224S
    Desmosterol-d6

    		Isotope-Labeled Compounds Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    Desmosterol-d6 is the deuterium labeled Desmosterol. Desmosterol is a molecule similar to cholesterol. Desmosterol is the immediate precursor of cholesterol in the Bloch pathway of cholesterol biosynthesis. Desmosterol, as an endogenous metabolite, used to study cholesterol metabolism[1].
    Desmosterol-d6
  • HY-122410S
    Dihydrolanosterol-d7

    		Isotope-Labeled Compounds Cytochrome P450 Others
    Dihydrolanosterol-d7 is deuterium labeled Dihydrolanosterol. Dihydrolanosterol is a subtrate of CYP51 and a cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor[1].
    Dihydrolanosterol-d7
  • HY-N11274
    T-MAS

    4,4-Dimethylzymosterol; 14-Norlanosterol

    		 Others Others
    T-MAS (4,4-Dimethylzymosterol) serves as an intermediate in cholesterol biosynthesis, stimulating oocytes for meiosis and modulating cumulus expansion.
    T-MAS
  • HY-N9777
    Procyanidin B-5 3,3'-di-O-gallate

    		Others Metabolic Disease
    Procyanidin B-5 3,3'-di-O-gallate is a potent inhibitor of squalene epoxidase with an IC50 of 0.55 μM. Procyanidin B-5 3,3'-di-O-gallate reduces cholesterol by inhibiting squalene epoxidase activity .
    Procyanidin B-5 3,3'-di-O-gallate
  • HY-108040
    NCX-6560

    		NO Synthase Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology
    NCX-6560 is an orally active nitric oxide releasing derivative of atorvastatin that inhibits cholesterol biosynthesis and has anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic activity .
    NCX-6560
  • HY-B1189S
    Meglutol-d3

    Dicrotalic acid-d3; 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid-d3

    		 Autophagy HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) Endogenous Metabolite Cardiovascular Disease
    Meglutol-d3 is the deuterium labeled Meglutol[1]. Meglutol is an antilipemic agent which lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, serum beta-lipoproteins and phospholipids, and inhibits the activity of hydroxymethylglutarryl CoA reductases, which is the rate limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
    Meglutol-d3
  • HY-137178
    20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol

    		Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol is an endogenous metabolic intermediate. 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol to steroid hormones .
    20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol
  • HY-113342
    7-Ketocholesterol
    1 Publications Verification

    		 Endogenous Metabolite p38 MAPK Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Disease
    7-Ketocholesterol is an oxidation product of cholesterol, widely present in atherosclerotic plaques, and has a stronger atherogenic effect than cholesterol. 7-Ketocholesterol can inhibit the rate-limiting enzymes involved in bile acid and cholesterol synthesis, such as cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase and HMG-CoA reductase. 7-Ketocholesterol exhibits pro-inflammatory effects both in vivo and in vitro and can induce cell apoptosis (apoptosis) .
    7-Ketocholesterol
  • HY-16274
    Lapaquistat acetate

    TAK-475

    		 Farnesyl Transferase Metabolic Disease
    Lapaquistat acetate (TAK-475) is a squalene synthase inhibitor, blocking the conversion of farnesyl diphosphate (FPP) to squalene in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway . Lapaquistat acetate is effective at lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, but it might cause liver damage. Lapaquistat acetate is used for hypercholesterolemia and mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD) research .
    Lapaquistat acetate
  • HY-133971
    Cholesterol 5α,6α-epoxide

    5α,6α-Epoxycholesterol

    		 Liposome Others
    Cholesterol-5α,6α-epoxide is an epoxide derivative of cholesterol formed by the enzymatic oxidation of cholesterol in the liver and other tissues. Cholesterol-5α,6α-epoxide has unique chemical properties that make it an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of bile acids, which play a key role in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats. It also has a potential physiological role in regulating cholesterol metabolism and transport, although its biological function is not fully understood.
    Cholesterol 5α,6α-epoxide
  • HY-113345
    Zymostenol

    5a-Cholest-8-en-3b-ol

    		 Endogenous Metabolite ROR Cancer
    Zymostenol (5a-Cholest-8-en-3b-ol) is a late-stage precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Zymostenol is a RORγ agonist (EC50: 1 μM) .
    Zymostenol
  • HY-B1189
    Meglutol

    Dicrotalic acid; 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid

    		 HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) Autophagy Endogenous Metabolite Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Disease
    Meglutol is a lipid-lowering agent. Meglutol can reduces cholesterol, triglycerides, serum β-lipoprotein, and phospholipids, and inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase (a rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis). Meglutol can induce significant lipid oxidative damage in brain tissue. It is promising for research in the field of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic diseases .
    Meglutol
  • HY-116572A
    TASIN-1

    		APC Cancer
    TASIN-1 is a selective inhibitor of truncated APC gene (adenomatous polyposis coli gene) and exerts cytotoxic effects through inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis. TASIN-1 represents a potential therapeutic strategy for prevention and intervention in CRC with mutant APC .
    TASIN-1
  • HY-W749520
    Zymosterone

    		Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) Metabolic Disease
    Zymosterone is converted into zymosterol, an intermediate in cholesterol synthesis, through the action of the enzyme hydroxysteroid (17β) dehydrogenase 7 (HSD17B7), and this transformation, catalyzed by 3-keto sterol reductase (ERG27), plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of ergosterol in yeast.
    Zymosterone
  • HY-113224
    Desmosterol
    5 Publications Verification

    		 Endogenous Metabolite LXR Fatty Acid Synthase (FASN) Interleukin Related Reactive Oxygen Species NOD-like Receptor (NLR) Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology
    Desmosterol is a cholesterol-like molecule. In the Bloch pathway of cholesterol biosynthesis, Desmosterol is a direct precursor of cholesterol. As an endogenous metabolite, Desmosterol is used to study cholesterol metabolism . Desmosterol is an LXR activator and SREBP inhibitor, which can suppress macrophage inflammasome activation and prevent vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. A reduction in Desmosterol promotes the production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) in macrophages and pyrin domain-dependent inflammasome activation of NLRP3. Desmosterol holds potential for research in inflammation, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases .
    Desmosterol
  • HY-N7392
    Acetoacetyl-CoA

    		Biochemical Assay Reagents Metabolic Disease
    Acetoacetyl CoA is the precursor of HMG-CoA in the mevalonate pathway. Acetoacetyl-CoA thiolase catalyzes the reaction to form acetoacetyl-CoA from two acetyl-CoA molecules. Acetoacetyl CoA is essential for cholesterol biosynthesis. Acetoacetyl-CoA is also a intermediate in the biological breakdown and synthesis of fatty acids .
    Acetoacetyl-CoA
  • HY-117780
    Rawsonol

    		HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) Metabolic Disease
    Rawsonol is a brominated diphenylmethane derivative obtained from the green alga Avrainuika rawsoni. Rawsonol exhibits inhibitory activity against 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, with activities related to cholesterol biosynthesis inhibition or other metabolic pathways involving HMG-CoA reductase activity .
    Rawsonol
  • HY-114294A
    DL-3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A disodium hydrate

    HMG-CoA disodium hydrate

    		 Biochemical Assay Reagents Metabolic Disease
    DL-3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A disodium hydrate is a disodium salt compound of HMG-CoA, is a intermediate of terpenes and ketone bodies. DL-3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A disodium also involves in ester metabolism in vivo, as a precursor for cholesterol synthesis, and regulates cholesterol synthesis by coupling LDL receptor .
    DL-3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A disodium hydrate
  • HY-10016
    E 2012
    Maximum Cited Publications
    7 Publications Verification

    		 γ-secretase Neurological Disease
    E 2012 is a potent gamma (γ) secretase modulator without affecting Notch processing. E 2012 inhibits 3β-hydroxysterol Δ24-reductase (DHCR24) at the final step in the cholesterol biosynthesis. E 2012 aims at Alzheimer's disease by reduction of amyloid β-42, and induces cataract following repeated doses in the rat .
    E 2012
  • HY-113725
    L 668411

    		HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) Others
    L 668411 is a β-lactone inhibitor with activity against 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA synthase and cholesterol biosynthesis. L 668411 inhibits rat liver cytosolic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA synthase and [14C] acetate incorporation into sterols in cultured Hep G2 cells, and the inhibition appears to be irreversible in cells but reversible in cultured cells and animals.
    L 668411
  • HY-B0444
    Maprotiline hydrochloride
    4 Publications Verification

    		 Autophagy Apoptosis ERK Neurological Disease Cancer
    Maprotiline hydrochloride is a highly selective noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor that has strong antidepressant, antitumor and neuropathic pain-relieving effects with oral activity. Maprotiline hydrochloride induces cancer cell apoptosis by targeting the ERK signaling pathway and CRABP1 .
    Maprotiline hydrochloride
  • HY-B0444A
    Maprotiline

    		Autophagy Apoptosis ERK Neurological Disease Cancer
    Maprotiline is a highly selective noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor that has strong antidepressant, antitumor and neuropathic pain-relieving effects. Maprotiline induces cancer cell apoptosis by targeting the ERK signaling pathway and CRABP1 .
    Maprotiline
  • HY-B0444R
    Maprotiline (hydrochloride) (Standard)
    4 Publications Verification

    		 Autophagy Apoptosis ERK Neurological Disease Cancer
    Maprotiline (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Maprotiline (hydrochloride). Maprotiline (hydrochloride) (Standard) is a highly selective noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor that has strong antidepressant, antitumor and neuropathic pain-relieving effects. Maprotiline (hydrochloride) (Standard) induces cancer cell apoptosis by targeting the ERK signaling pathway and CRABP1 .
    Maprotiline (hydrochloride) (Standard)
  • HY-158050
    PXB17

    		c-Fms Cancer
    PXB17 can inhibit CSF1R (IC50 = 1.7 nM) by blocking the activation of PI3K/ AKT/mTORC1 signaling. PXB17 is orally effective. PXB17 significantly inhibits the growth of CRC, improves PD-1 mAb efficacy and reduces tumor recurrence in CRC .
    PXB17
  • HY-43515
    ESI1

    		Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    ESI1 is a small molecule epigenetic silencing inhibitor. ESI1 can trigger the formation of nuclear condensates of key lipid metabolism regulators SREBP1/2, concentrating transcriptional co-activators to drive lipid/cholesterol biosynthesis. ESI1 can promote myelin regeneration in demyelinated animal models and facilitate de novo myelination on regenerating CNS axons, reversing age-related declines in cognitive abilities .
    ESI1
  • HY-113259
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one

    		Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is an intermediate in synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol. 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is a pregnane X receptor (PXR) agonist. 7α-Hydroxy-cholest-4-en-3-one is a biomarker for bile acid loss, irritable bowel syndrome, and other diseases associated with defective bile acid biosynthesis. 7α-Hydroxy-cholest-4-en-3-one is the physiological substrate for CYP8B1 .
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one
  • HY-113259S
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one-d7

    		Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one-d7 is the deuterium labeled 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one. 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is an intermediate in synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol. 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is a pregnane X receptor (PXR) agonist. 7α-Hydroxy-cholest-4-en-3-one is a biomarker for bile acid loss, irritable bowel syndrome, and other diseases associated with defective bile acid biosynthesis. 7α-Hydroxy-cholest-4-en-3-one is the physiological substrate for CYP8B1[1][2].
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one-d7
  • HY-113259R
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (Standard)

    		Endogenous Metabolite Metabolic Disease
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (Standard) is the analytical standard of 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is an intermediate in synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol. 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is a pregnane X receptor (PXR) agonist. 7α-Hydroxy-cholest-4-en-3-one is a biomarker for bile acid loss, irritable bowel syndrome, and other diseases associated with defective bile acid biosynthesis. 7α-Hydroxy-cholest-4-en-3-one is the physiological substrate for CYP8B1 .
    7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (Standard)
  • HY-139090
    3-Oxobetulin acetate

    28-O-Acetyl-3-Oxobetulin; 3-oxo-28-O-Acetylbetulin

    		 Bacterial HIV Drug Derivative Cancer
    3-Oxobetulin acetate (28-O-Acetyl-3-Oxobetulin; 3-oxo-28-O-Acetylbetulin) is a derivative of betulin (HY-N0083), a cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor. 3-Oxobetulin acetate inhibits the growth of P388 murine lymphocytic leukemia cells (EC50=0.12 μg/mL) and human MCF-7 breast cancer, SF-268 CNS cancer, H460 lung cancer, and KM20L2 colon cancer cells (GI50s=8, 10.6, 5.2, and 12.7 μg/mL), but not BxPC-3 pancreatic cancer cells or DU145 prostate cancer cells (GI50s=>10 μg/mL for both). 3-Oxobetulin acetate inhibits the replication of X4-tropic recombinant HIV (NL4.3-Ren) in MT-2 lymphoblastoid cells (IC50=13.4 μM). 3-Oxobetulin acetate is also effective against Listeria donovani amastigotes.
    3-Oxobetulin acetate

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