Monacolin L Acid could be a useful component for treatment of elevated cholesterol, hypercholesterolemia, and cardiovascular disease.
Definition
ChEBI: Monacolin L acid is a polyketide obtained by hydrolysis of the pyranone ring of monacolin L. It has a role as an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a polyketide and a member of hexahydronaphthalenes. It is functionally related to a monacolin L. It is a conjugate acid of a monacolin L carboxylate.
