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monacolin J

isolated from Monascus ruber; structure given in first source

Also Known As:

2H-Pyran-2-one, 6-(2-(1,2,6,7,8,8a-hexahydro-8-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
        Naphthalenes: 18
        monacolin J: 2
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
  - Naphthalenes: 18
    - monacolin J: 2

Experts

1.	Bai, Chenxiao: 1 article (01/2018)
2.	Cai, Menghao: 1 article (01/2018)
3.	Kong, Chuixing: 1 article (01/2018)
4.	Liu, Qi: 1 article (01/2018)
5.	Liu, Yiqi: 1 article (01/2018)
6.	Peng, Qiangqiang: 1 article (01/2018)
7.	Tu, Xiaohu: 1 article (01/2018)
8.	Xu, Qin: 1 article (01/2018)
9.	Yu, Jiahui: 1 article (01/2018)
10.	Zhang, Yuanxing: 1 article (01/2018)

Related Diseases

1.	Hypercholesterolemia 01/01/2017 - "Monacolin J is a key precursor for the synthesis of simvastatin (Zocor), an important drug for treating hypercholesterolemia. " 01/01/2018 - "In this study, the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris was used to produce anti-hypercholesterolemia pharmaceuticals, lovastatin and its precursor monacolin J, from methanol. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Lovastatin (Mevacor)
2.	Methanol (Carbinol)
3.	Simvastatin (Zocor)