Description_x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 5, 25 mg in glass bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Avasimibe (CI-1011) is an orally bioavailable Acyl-CoA:Cholesterol O-Acyltransferase (ACAT) inhibitor. It was originally developed as an antilepic drug, and was shown to significantly reduce plasma total triglyceride and VLDL-cholesterol, but later clinical trials were disappointing. ACAT has also been investigated as a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer′s disease. Recent studies have looked at the effects of avasimibe in reducing amyloid pathology by limiting generation and increasing clearance of diffusible amyloid-beta (Abeta)._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ This compound is also offered as part of Sigma′s Library of Pharmacologically Active Compounds (LOPAC®Pfizer), a collection of 90 Pfizer-developed drugs and research tools. Click here to learn more._x000D_ Other Notes_x000D_ This compound was developed by Pfizer for Lipid Signaling research. To learn more about Sigma′s partnership with Pfizer and view other authentic, high-quality Pfizer compounds, visit sigma.com/bsm-pfizer._x000D_ To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here._x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ Sold for research purposes under agreement from Pfizer Inc._x000D_ LOPAC is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC_x000D_ Pfizer is a registered trademark of Pfizer, Inc.