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ChEBI

statin

Term ID
CHEBI:87631
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.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from statin
Phenotype where environments contain statin
Phenotype modified by environments containing statin
Human Disease Model
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