27-Hydroxycholesterol ≥98% (by HPLC)
Supplier: Enzo Life Sciences
Cholesterol metabolite linked to breast cancer, neurodegenerative disease and metabolism.
27-Hydroxycholesterol (27-HC) is a metabolite resulting from the action of sterol 27-Hydroxylase on cholesterol. It is an endogenous selective estrogen receptor modulator and ligand for the liver X receptor (LXR). 27-Hydroxycholesterol plays a role in Alzheimer's disease, oxidative stress, metabolism, cell-signaling, and heart disease.
Soluble in DMSO (up to 10 mg/ml with warming) or in ethanol (up to 10 mg/ml). Insoluble in water.
Synonyms: 5,25R-Cholesten-3β,26-diol, (25R)-26-Hydroxycholesterol
Formula:
C₂₇H₄₆O₂ Storage Temperature: Freezer |
CAS Number:
20380-11-4 |
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Specification Test Results
Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
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