Term Name:	statin
Synonyms:	statins
Definition:	Any organooxygen compound whose structure is related to compactin (mevastatin) and which may be used as an anticholesteremic drug due its EC 1.1.1.34/EC 1.1.1.88 (hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase) inhibitory properties.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:87631]  ( EBI )