Monacolin J is an inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis, and inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase.
Monacolin J is an inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis, and inhibits the activity of HMG-CoA reductase. Na salt of Monacolin J causes 50% inhibition on reductase at 1.2 μg/mL[1].
[1]. Endo A, et al. Monacolins J and L, new inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis produced by Monascus ruber. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1985 Mar;38(3):420-2.
















