Application
Triparanol has been used to inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis in lipid rafts1. Triparanol has also been used as a 3β-hydroxysterol-Δ24-reductase inhibitor to study its effect on delayed-rectifier potassium current (Iks) channels2.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Desmosterol Delta24 (D24) reductase inhibitor.
Triparanol is known to repress Hedgehog signaling in cancer cells and can also inhibit tumor growth3.
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. T5200.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
Packaging
5, 25 mg in glass bottle
Preparation Note
Triparanol is soluble in DMSO at 20 mg/ml and is also soluble in alcohol. It is slightly soluble in olive oil and is insoluble in water.
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