Prostate Cancer Ontology

Last uploaded: June 6, 2023
Id http://www.semanticweb.org/ontologies/2018/1/ProstateCancer.owl#Statin
http://www.semanticweb.org/ontologies/2018/1/ProstateCancer.owl#Statin
Preferred Name

Statin

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. NCI-GLOSS 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."
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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