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Phytosterols, Practical Grade
SKU: 02102886-CF
β-Sitosterol
Application Notes
β-Sitosterol has recently been shown to induce G2/M arrest, endoreduplication, and apoptosis through the Bcl-2 and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Anticholesteremic
| SKU | 02102886-CF |
| Alternate Names | α-Dihydrofucosterol; 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol; 24β-Ethylcholesterol; 5-Stigmasten-3β-ol |
| Applications | Anticholesteremic |
| Application Notes | β-Sitosterol has recently been shown to induce G2/M arrest, endoreduplication, and apoptosis through the Bcl-2 and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. |
| Base Catalog Number | 102886 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1916165 |
| EC Number | 201-480-6 |
| Format | Powder |
| Formulation Details | β-Sitosterol: 40 - 60%; Campesterol: 20 - 40%; Stigmasterol: ≥5% |
| Grade | Practical Grade |
| Melting Point | 140 °C |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter |
| RTECS Number | WJ2600000 |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform (50 mg/mL) |
| Source | Soybeans |
| Storage | 2 - 8 °C |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |