| Description | Lathosterol, a molecule akin to cholesterol, serves as a biomarker for the body's total cholesterol synthesis, as indicated by its serum concentration. |
| molecular weight | 386.65 |
| Molecular formula | C27H46O |
| CAS | 80-99-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 2 mg/mL (5.17 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Kempen HJ, et al. Serum Lathosterol concentration is an indicator of whole-body cholesterol synthesis in humans. J Lipid Res. 1988 Sep;29(9):1149-55. |