25-Hydroxycholesterol, cholesterol metabolite (ab146145)
Key features and details
- Biologically active cholesterol metabolite
- CAS Number: 2140-46-7
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
25-Hydroxycholesterol, cholesterol metabolite -
Description
Biologically active cholesterol metabolite -
Alternative names
- 25-HC
- 25-hydroxy-cholesterol
- 25-OHC
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Biological description
Cholesterol metabolite produced and secreted by macrophages in response to TLR activation. Regulates immune function and has a key role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
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CAS Number
2140-46-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
402.65 -
Molecular formula
C27H46O2 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CC(C)(O)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]4CC[C@@H]3[C@]4(C)CC[C@H]2[C@H]3CC=C1C[C@@H](O)CC[C@@]12C -
Source
Synthetic
