19-Iodocholesterol

19-Iodocholest-5-en-3 beta-ol. A cholesterol derivative usually substituted with radioactive iodine in the 19 position. The compound is an adrenal cortex scanning agent used in the assessment of patients suspected of having Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.

Year introduced: 1991(1979)

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.247.222.284.510, D04.210.500.247.808.197.580, D10.570.938.208.627

MeSH Unique ID: D015071

Registry Number: 30461-91-7

Entry Terms:

• 19 Iodocholesterol

Previous Indexing:

• Cholesterol (1968-1974) /AA (1975-1978)
• Iodine Radioisotopes (1966-1978)

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Polycyclic Compounds
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Cholestanes
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Cholesterol
19-Iodocholesterol

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Polycyclic Compounds
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Cholestanes
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Cholesterol
19-Iodocholesterol

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Lipids
Membrane Lipids
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19-Iodocholesterol