Review of progress in sterol oxidations: 1987-1995

Lipids. 1996 May;31(5):453-87. doi: 10.1007/BF02522641.

Abstract

Material dealing with the chemistry, biochemistry, and biological activities of oxysterols is reviewed for the period 1987-1995. Particular attention is paid to the presence of oxysterols in tissues and foods and to their physiological relevance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fatty Acids / chemistry
  • Fatty Acids / metabolism
  • Food Analysis
  • Humans
  • Mammals
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Steroid Hydroxylases / metabolism
  • Sterols / analysis
  • Sterols / chemistry*
  • Sterols / metabolism*

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Sterols
  • Steroid Hydroxylases