24,25-Epoxycholesterol
Product Specifications
CAS Number
72542-49-5
Target
Liver X Receptor, HMG-CoA Reductase
Related Pathways
Metabolism
Bioactivity
24,25-Epoxycholesterol is an oxysterol agonist of the liver X receptor, known to inhibit the activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) in hepatic cells. Additionally, 24,25-Epoxycholesterol plays a role in regulating cholesterol metabolism within the liver.
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C[C@@]12[C@]([C@]3([C@@]([C@]4(C)C(=CC3)C[C@@H](O)CC4)(CC1)[H])[H])(CC[C@@]2([C@@H](CCC5C(C)(C)O5)C)[H])[H]
Molecular Formula
C27H44O2
Molecular Weight
400.64
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
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