Sitosterols

A family of sterols commonly found in plants and plant oils. Alpha-, beta-, and gamma-isomers have been characterized.

Year introduced: 1974(1972)

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.247.222.857, D04.210.500.247.808.756.669, D10.570.938.795.669, D23.704.500.669

MeSH Unique ID: D012855

Previous Indexing:

• Estrogens (1966-1971)
• Sterols (1966-1971)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
Steroids
Cholestanes
Cholestenes
Sitosterols

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
Steroids
Cholestanes
Sterols
Phytosterols
Sitosterols

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Membrane Lipids
Sterols
Phytosterols
Sitosterols

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Biological Factors
Phytochemicals
Phytosterols
Sitosterols