Sterol

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from acetyl-CoA
gptkbp:contains hydroxyl group at position 3 of the A-ring
gptkbp:example cholesterol
ergosterol
sitosterol
stigmasterol
gptkbp:foundIn animals
fungi
plants
cell membranes of eukaryotes
gptkbp:function modulate membrane fluidity
gptkbp:hasStructureFeature tetracyclic cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene ring system
gptkbp:notableSterol cholesterol
ergosterol
gptkbp:predecessor vitamin D
bile acids
steroid hormones
gptkbp:solubility lipid-soluble
gptkbp:subclassOf steroid alcohol
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cholesterol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6