Mevalonic Acid

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Also known as:  Mevalonate;  3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylpentanoic Acid;  3,5-Dihydroxy-3-Methylvaleric Acid

 

Description

Mevalonic Acid is an Triterpenic Acid.

 

Biological Function of Mevalonic Acid

Sterols

 Mevalonic Acid is a precursor intermediate chemical for the endogenous manufacture of Cholesterol within the Liver as follows:

 View Mevalonic Acid's Role in Cholesterol Production

 

Mevalonic Acid Enhances the Function of these Substances

Triterpenes

 Squalene is synthesized (endogenously) from Mevalonic Acid.

 

These Substances Interfere with Mevalonic Acid

Prescribed Medications

 HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (a class of Cholesterol-lowering Prescribed Medications) inhibit the conversion of Mevalonic Acid's precursor (HMG-CoA) to Mevalonic Acid.

 

Chemical Data

Molecular Formula

 HOOC-2C(OH)(CH3)CH2CH2OH

 C6H12O4

 

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