Desmosterol
Translation of "desmosterol" into Russian
desmosterol
NounUK
/dɛzˈmɒstərɒl/
US
/dɛzˈmɑstərɑl/
desmosterol
desmosterols pl
Desmosterol is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
Десмостерол является промежуточным продуктом в биосинтезе холестерина.
Definitions
desmosterol
NounUK
/dɛzˈmɒstərɒl/
US
/dɛzˈmɑstərɑl/
A sterol intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol, found in the blood and tissues of animals.
Researchers measured the levels of desmosterol in the patient's blood to assess cholesterol synthesis.
desmosterol
AdjectiveUK
/dɛzˈmɒstərɒl/
US
/dɛzˈmɑstərɑl/
Relating to, containing, or derived from desmosterol.
The desmosterol concentration in the sample was unexpectedly high.