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MEVALONIC ACID [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prenol lipid
1, record 1, English, prenol%20lipid
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- prenol 2, record 1, English, prenol
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The prenol lipids are synthesized from the five-carbon precursors isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl diphosphate that are produced mainly via the mevalonic acid pathway. Prenols are subdivided into isoprenoids, quinones and hydroquinones..., [polyprenols], and others. 2, record 1, English, - prenol%20lipid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prénol
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9nol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les prénols sont synthétisés à partir de précurseurs constitués de 5 atomes de carbone : l'isopentényl-pyrophosphate et le diméthylallyl-pyrophosphate [...] 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9nol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les prénols comprennent entre autres les isoprénoïdes et les quinones. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9nol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mevalonate
1, record 2, English, mevalonate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The anion of mevalonic acid... 1, record 2, English, - mevalonate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mévalonate
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9valonate
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-09-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rosuvastatin
1, record 3, English, rosuvastatin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rosuvastatin is an antilipemic agent that competitively inhibits hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase. HMG-CoA reductase catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid, the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. Rosuvastatin belongs to a class of medications called statins and is used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease. 2, record 3, English, - rosuvastatin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient sold under a large number of commercial (trade) names, among which: Crestor, Cirantan and Visacor. 3, record 3, English, - rosuvastatin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C22H28FN3O6S 3, record 3, English, - rosuvastatin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rosuvastatine
1, record 3, French, rosuvastatine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rosuvastatine appartient au groupe de médicaments appelés inhibiteurs de l'HMG-CoA réductase (les «statines»). Elle s'utilise en même temps qu'un régime alimentaire santé et un programme d'exercices pour améliorer le taux de cholestérol total en abaissant le taux de mauvais cholestérol et en élevant le taux de bon cholestérol. Elle s'emploie aussi pour soigner les personnes touchées par des désordres de cholestérol d'origine génétique. 2, record 3, French, - rosuvastatine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif commercialisé, entre autres, sous les noms de Crestor, Cirantan et Visacor. 3, record 3, French, - rosuvastatine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C22H28FN3O6S 3, record 3, French, - rosuvastatine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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