Lecimibide

Description: Lecimibide (DuP 128) is a potent and selective inhibitor of acyl coenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT), useful for studying high-lipid-related diseases. Target: Acyltransferase. Smiles: S(CCCCCN(C(NC1=C(F)C=C(F)C=C1)=O)CCCCCCC)C=2NC(=C(N2)C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4. References: Wilcox LJ, et al. Secretion of hepatocyte apoB is inhibited by the flavonoids, naringenin and hesperetin, via reduced activity and expression of ACAT2 and MTP. J Lipid Res. 2001,42(5):725-734.