The metabolism of the fluorescent probe cholesta-5,7,9(11)-trien-3 beta-ol by rat liver.

ABSTRACT: The chemical synthesis and metabolism of [3alpha-(3)H]cholesta-5,7,9(11)-trien-3beta-ol is described. This radioactive fluorescent sterol probe cannot be rearranged or converted to cholesterol by rat liver but is readily esterified.

SUBMITTER: Wilton DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1153994 | biostudies-other | 1982 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other