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ster·ol

(stîr′ôl′, -ōl′, stĕr′-)

Any of a group of predominantly unsaturated solid alcohols of the steroid group, such as cholesterol and ergosterol, found in animals, plants, and fungi, especially as components of cell membranes.

[Short for cholesterol.]

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sterol

(ˈstɛrɒl)

(Biochemistry) biochem any of a group of natural steroid alcohols, such as cholesterol and ergosterol, that are waxy insoluble substances

[C20: shortened from cholesterol, ergosterol, etc]

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ste•rol

(ˈstɪər ɔl, -ɒl, ˈstɛr-)

n.

any of a group of solid, mostly unsaturated, polycyclic alcohols, as cholesterol and ergosterol, derived from plants or animals.

[1910–15; extracted from cholesterol, etc.]

ster·ol

(stîr′ôl′)

Any of various alcohols having the structure of a steroid, including cholesterol. Sterols are found in the tissues of animals, plants, fungi, and yeasts.

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Noun

sterol - any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances

steroid alcohol

alcohol - any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

steroid - any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects

cholesterin, cholesterol - an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues

ergosterol - a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation

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One of these disorders is phytosterolaemia, in which hypercholesterolaemia coexists with an elevated plasma plant sterol concentration.

Severe hypercholesterolaemia with a high risk of atherosclerosis may be precipitated by a high-sterol diet

Sterol fraction eluted with 15% ethyl acetate in 100 ml n-hexane using silica gel column was evaporated to 1 ml under ultra high purity N_.

In silico Biological Activity of Steroids from the Marine Gastropods Telescopium telescopium Collected from South West Coast of India

The discovery that many adults also have a mild mutation, however, expanded the universe of people who could be adversely affected by sterol accumulation.

Michael Ozner, MD

There is some previous evidence about compromised cholesterol-lowering efficacy when yoghurt drinks with added plant sterol esters are consumed on an empty stomach [21, 22].

Cereal-Based Snack Bar with Added Plant Stanol Ester (Benecol[R]) Consumed between Meals Lowers Serum Total and LDL Cholesterol Effectively in Mildly to Moderately Hypercholesterolemic Subjects

Cholesterol is the predominate sterol produced by invertebrates and marine zooplankton, whereas phytoplankton and algae can synthesize a wide array of sterols, including large amounts of phytosterols [10,21,22].

Submerged Groundwater Discharges as Source of Fecal Material in Protected Karstic Coastal Areas

Affecteds have increased levels of 8(9)-cholestenol and 8-dehydrocholesterol levels in sterol profiling.

CONRADI-HUNERMANN SYNDROME IN A MALE AND FEMALE CASE WITH TWO NOVEL EBP MUTATIONS

On the contrary, there is a gradual decrease in neutral lipids and sterol of K.

Response of Kluyveromyces lactis to Sodium Chloride Salt Stress and the Possibility of Enhanced Lipids Production

Principal components analysis (PCA) of sterol proportions was performed using a correlation matrix with Minitab version 16.2.3.

Sterol composition of blue mussels fed algae and effluent diets from finfish culture

(1) (Fortified foods can make the claim whether their 1.5 grams (1,500 mg) of sterol esters means 900 mg of free phytosterols (1,500 x 0.6).

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This product may address the UAE's need for a delicious and refreshing juice with the benefit of plant sterol such as Reducol.