Dicrotalic Acid
Dicrotalic Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
An antilipemic agent which lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, serum beta-lipoproteins and phospholipids. It acts by interfering with the enzymatic steps involved in the conversion of acetate to hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A as well as inhibiting the activity of HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES which is the rate limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
Trade Name | Dicrotalic Acid |
Generic | Meglutol |
Meglutol Other Names | Dicrotalic acid, Meglutol |
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Formula | C6H10O5 |
Weight | Average: 162.1406 Monoisotopic: 162.05282343 |
Groups | Experimental |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
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