SR-12813 was used as control in pregnane X receptor (PXR) binding assay performed in HepG2 liver carcinoma cells and PXR-activation assay mediated by dehydroepiandrosterone in human hepatocytes.
Biochem/physiol Actions
SR 12813 is a pregnane X receptor (PXR, NR 112) agonist; cholesterol lowering drug; HMGCoA reductase inhibitor.
SR-12813 is a 1,1-bisphosphonate ester that exhibits hypocholesterolemic activity. It decreases the biosynthesis of cholesterol by enhancing the degradation of HMG-CoA reductase.
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