25-Hydroxycholesterol [2140-46-7]
Referência HY-113134-5mg
Tamanho : 5mg
Marca : MedChemExpress
| Description |
25-Hydroxycholesterol (25-OHC) is a metabolite of cholesterol that is produced and secreted by macrophages in response to Toll-like receptor (TLR) activation. 25-hydroxycholesterol is a potent (EC50≈65 nM) and selective suppressor of IgA production by B cells. |
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| In Vitro |
The synthesis of 25-hydroxycholesterol is catalyzed by the enzyme cholesterol 25-hydroxylase, which uses cholesterol and molecular oxygen as substrates and NADPH as a cofactor. 25-hydroxycholesterol is a potent bioactive lipid in the innate and adaptive immune systems[1]. MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. |

