Uses
LDL-IN-4 (Compound 2) inhibits human acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase-1 and -2 activities. LDL-IN-4 inhibits copper-mediated low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation, with an IC50 of 3 μM. LDL-IN-4 has anti-atherosclerotic biological activity[1].
References
[1] Lee S, et al. Synthesis of cinnamic acid derivatives and their inhibitory effects on LDL-oxidation, acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase-1 and -2 activity, and decrease of HDL-particle size. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2004 Sep 20;14(18):4677-81. DOI:
10.1016/j.bmcl.2004.06.101
