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Semisynthesis of novel monacolin J derivatives: hypocholesterolemic and neuroprotective activities.
The Journal of antibiotics - 1 Aug 2010
Campoy Sonia, Sierra Saleta, Suarez Beatriz, Ramos Maria C, Velasco Javier, Burgos Javier S, Adrio Jose L
Abstract excerpt
A fungal strain able to naturally accumulate large amounts of monacolin J was improved by N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine mutagenesis and genetic disruption of the lovF gene. Semisynthesis was then used to produce novel statins by attaching different side chains at the C8 hydroxyl residue. I...
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