loading...| Preferred Name |
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
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| Synonyms |
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| Definitions |
Any substance that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase acts to lower plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C1655 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
Any of a group of drugs that lower the amount of cholesterol and certain fats in the blood. Statins inhibit a key enzyme that helps make cholesterol. Statin drugs are being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer. |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:35664 |
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| code |
C1655 |
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| definition |
Any substance that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase acts to lower plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels. |
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| label |
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
HMG-CoA_Reductase_Inhibitor |
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| Preferred_Name |
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C1655 |
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| prefLabel |
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
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| Semantic_Type |
Chemical Viewed Functionally |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0360714 |
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| subClassOf |