Metabolism and Biological Activities of 4-Methyl-Sterols
4,4-Dimethylsterols and 4-methylsterols are sterol biosynthetic intermediates (C4-SBIs) acting as precursors of cholesterol, ergosterol, and phytosterols. Their accumulation caused by genetic lesions or biochemical inhibition causes severe cellular and developmental phenotypes in all organisms. Func...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/3/451 |