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statin (naturally occurring)

CHEBI:CHEBI_87632

Definition

Any statin that occurs in nature. The class includes compactin (also known as mevastatin), isolated from a fermentation broth of Penicillium citrinum, and lovastatin, isolated from Aspergillus terreus.

Alternative Names

  • naturally occurring statin
  • naturally occurring statins
  • statins (naturally occurring)

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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