Sterol

Word STEROL
Character 6
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Definitions and meanings of "Sterol"

What do we mean by sterol?

Any of a group of predominantly unsaturated solid alcohols of the steroid group, such as cholesterol and ergosterol, present in the fatty tissues of plants and animals. noun

Any member of a class of steroids containing a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring; they are found in all animal and plant tissue and play an important role in hormone chemistry noun

Any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances noun

Any steroid that contains a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring.

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The word "sterol" in example sentences

Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare, autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by mutations in a gene called CYP27A1, which produces an enzyme called sterol 27-hydroxylase. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Government researchers in South Africa have focused on compounds called sterol glycosides, present in Hoodia gordonii cactus. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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During his time at UT-Southwestern, Russell has emerged as a scientific leader in elucidating the enzymatic pathways responsible for the metabolic breakdown of cholesterol into other components such as sterol hormones, vitamins and bile acids. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If you must, use cholesterol-fighting sterol spreads such as Promise and Benecol. ❋ M.D. Michael Roizen (2010)

Jonathan C. Cohen et al., “Multiple rare variants in NPC111 associated with reduced sterol absorption and plasma low-density lipoprotein levels,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences U.S.A. ❋ Kevin Davies (2010)

-- PEG-80 sorbitan laurate, and PEG-10 rapeseed sterol (cancer precursors) in Anew Beauty Youth-Awakening Lipstick. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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