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Description: Potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Chemical Name: (3R,5S,6E)-7-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyrimidin-5-yl])-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid hemicalcium salt
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Rosuvastatin calcium
Rosuvastatin calcium is a potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (IC50 = 5.4 nM). Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in rat hepatocytes in vitro and in vivo. Reduces plasma LDL cholesterol levels. Enhances lentiviral transduction of natural killer cells. Orally bioavailable.
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Technical Data for Rosuvastatin calcium
| M. Wt | 500.57 |
| Formula | C22H27FN3O6S.½Ca |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 147098-20-2 |
| PubChem ID | 5282455 |
| InChI Key | LALFOYNTGMUKGG-BGRFNVSISA-L |
| Smiles | CC(C1=C(C(C2=CC=C(F)C=C2)=NC(N(S(C)(=O)=O)C)=N1)/C=C/[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](O)CC(O[Ca]OC(C[C@H](O)C[C@H](O)/C=C/C(C(C3=CC=C(F)C=C3)=NC(N(S(C)(=O)=O)C)=N4)=C4C(C)C)=O)=O)C |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Solubility Data for Rosuvastatin calcium
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 50.06 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Rosuvastatin calcium
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 500.57. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 2 mL | 9.99 mL | 19.98 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.4 mL | 2 mL | 4 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.2 mL | 1 mL | 2 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.04 mL | 0.2 mL | 0.4 mL |
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References for Rosuvastatin calcium
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
McTaggart et al (2001) Preclinical and clinical pharmacology of Rosuvastatin, a new 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor. Am.J.Cardiol. 87 28B PMID: 11256847
Gong et al (2020) Rosuvastatin enhances VSV-G lentiviral transduction of NK cells via upregulation of the low-density lipoprotein receptor. Mol.Ther.Methods Clin.Dev. 17 634 PMID: 32300610
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1 Citation for Rosuvastatin calcium
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Rosuvastatin calcium include:
Rojo-Arreola et al (2014) Chemical and genetic validation of the statin drug target to treat the helminth disease, schistosomiasis. PLoS One 9 e87594 PMID: 24489942
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