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Biological and Environmental Research Ontology
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December 23, 2022
| Id | http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C1655
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C1655
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| Preferred Name | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| 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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| Type | http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class |
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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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| prefLabel | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
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| label | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
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| CHEBI_ID | CHEBI:35664
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| code | C1655
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| prefixIRI | NCIT:C1655
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| Preferred_Name | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
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| Legacy Concept Name | HMG-CoA_Reductase_Inhibitor
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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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| Semantic_Type | Chemical Viewed Functionally
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| UMLS_CUI | C0360714
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