Biochem/physiol Actions
Cholestenone is oxidized by bacteria as a nutritional source. Liver is the site of cholestenone metabolism in mammals.
General description
Cholestenone differs from cholesterol by having a keto group in the place of 3-hydroxyl group.It is a poorly catabolized metabolite. 27-hydroxy cholestenone is synthesized from cholesterol and this oxidation step is catabolized by the enzyme cholesterol oxidase.
Packaging
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (700084P-1mg)
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