Bioactivity | 24,25-Epoxycholesterol is an oxysterol agonist of the liver X receptor that can inhibit the activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) in liver cells. 24,25-Epoxycholesterol regulates cholesterol metabolism in the liver[1]. |
CAS | 72542-49-5 |
Formula | C27H44O2 |
Molar Mass | 400.64 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Andrew J Brown, et al. 24(S),25-epoxycholesterol: a messenger for cholesterol homeostasis. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2009 Apr;41(4):744-7. |