Cholesterol

Biological Activity

Cholesterol is a major sterol in mammals, accounting for 20-25% of the structural components of the plasma membrane, and plays an important role in characterizing membrane fluidity and permeability, as well as the function of transporter and signaling proteins. In addition, Cholesterol is an endogenous estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRα) agonist.

Chemical Information

Molecular Weight	386.65
Formula	C27H46O
CAS Number	57-88-5
Solubility (25°C)	Ethanol 8 mg/mL
Storage	Powder          -20°C   3 years ;  4°C   2 years In solvent       -80°C   6 months ;  -20°C   1 month

References

[1] David S Schade, et al. Cholesterol Review: A Metabolically Important Molecule

[2] Jie Luo, et al. Mechanisms and regulation of cholesterol homeostasis

[3] Vinay Narwal, et al. Cholesterol biosensors: A review

[4] Victor A Cortes, et al. Physiological and pathological implications of cholesterol

[5] H J Weis. Cholesterol metabolism