Statins in Research Studies: Selection of Statin, Concentrations, Animal Model, and Cell Line

2024-01-19T14:42:07+00:00

Statins are prescribed for treating hypercholesterolemia. In addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects statins produce a wide variety of effects known as the pleiotropic effects across various cells including cancerous and non-cancerous cells. These effects have been extensively studied in different animal models, particularly rodents (rats and mice) and rabbits.

The diverse effects of statins have aroused considerable controversy. Many of these discrepancies stem from the research study design, such as the type of statins, their concentrations/doses, and animal models or cell lines in use. Notably, different concentrations of statin have been shown to yield paradoxical outcomes. For instance, at higher concentrations, statins provoke apoptosis and senescence in endothelial cells, whereas lower concentrations protect these cells from apoptosis and senescence.

These adverse findings may arise from the differences in the pharmaceutical properties of statins, the applied concentrations/doses, the type of animal models, or the specific cell lines used in research studies. Therefore, it is crucial to exactly consider these variables in the statins’ studies. In this article, we aim to provide an overview of the criteria for selecting appropriate statins, proper concentrations/doses, and the type of animal models or cell types to achieve the most accurate results in the statins’ studies.

Journal of Modern Medicinal Chemistry

Statins in Research Studies: Selection of Statin, Concentrations, Animal Model, and Cell Line