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Sterol biosynthesized by all animal cells
Cholesterol is the principal sterol of all animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils. Cholesterol
Cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol in the blood
High cholesterol, also called Hypercholesterolemia, is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is a form of hyperlipidemia (high levels
High_cholesterol
One of the five major groups of lipoprotein
contained within. The lipids carried include all fat molecules with cholesterol, phospholipids, and triglycerides dominant; amounts of each vary considerably
Low-density_lipoprotein
Inflammatory disease involving a buildup of lesions in the walls of arteries
many different cell types and is driven by elevated blood levels of cholesterol, primarily LDL. These lesions lead to narrowing of the arteries. At the
Atherosclerosis
Anti-cholesterol is a naturally occurring antibody to cholesterol produced by mammals. This antibody serves a ‘housekeeping’ or protective role for the
Anti-cholesterol
Class of drugs to lower cholesterol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class of medications that lower cholesterol. They are typically prescribed to people who are at high risk of cardiovascular
Statin
One of the five major groups of lipoprotein
carried include cholesterol, phospholipids, and triglycerides, amounts of each are variable. HDL particles remove fats and cholesterol from cells, including
High-density_lipoprotein
Solid, crystalline form of cholesterol
A cholesterol crystal is a solid, crystalline form of cholesterol found in gallstones and atherosclerosis. Gallstones occurring in industrialized societies
Cholesterol_crystal
Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) is a multistep process comprising removal of excess cholesterol from cells in the body and delivery to the liver for
Reverse_cholesterol_transport
Fat reducing drug
Lipid-lowering agents, also sometimes referred to as hypolipidemic agents, cholesterol-lowering drugs, or antihyperlipidemic agents are a diverse group of pharmaceuticals
Lipid-lowering_agent
Cholesterol is a cell signaling molecule that is highly regulated in eukaryotic cell membranes. In human health, its effects are most notable in inflammation
Cholesterol_signaling
Cholesterol-lowering medication
cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment in reducing cholesterol. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects may include diarrhea, heartburn
Atorvastatin
Abnormally elevated levels of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood
abnormally high levels of any or all lipids (e.g. fats, triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids) or lipoproteins in the blood. The term hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia
Statin medication
reductase, an enzyme found in the liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol. Rosuvastatin was patented in 1991 and approved for medical use in the
Rosuvastatin
consists of common foods with their cholesterol content recorded in milligrams per 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of food. Cholesterol is a sterol, a steroid-like lipid
List_of_cholesterol_in_foods
Medical hypothesis
hypothesis (also known as the cholesterol hypothesis) is a medical theory postulating a link between blood cholesterol levels and the occurrence of cardiovascular
Lipid_hypothesis
Plant used as a dietary fiber
diet for three weeks or longer may lower blood cholesterol levels in people with elevated cholesterol, and may lower blood glucose levels in people with
Psyllium
Chemical compound
Cholesterol sulfate, or cholest-5-en-3β-ol sulfate, is an endogenous steroid and the C3β sulfate ester of cholesterol. It is formed from cholesterol by
Cholesterol_sulfate
Medical condition
Cholesterol embolism occurs when cholesterol is released, usually from an atherosclerotic plaque, and travels as an embolus in the bloodstream to lodge
Cholesterol_embolism
Atherogenic lipoprotein
Remnant cholesterol, also known as remnant lipoprotein and triglyceride-rich lipoprotein cholesterol is an atherogenic lipoprotein composed primarily of
Remnant_cholesterol
Enzyme found in humans
Cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase, also known as cholesterol 7-alpha-monooxygenase or cytochrome P450 7A1 (CYP7A1) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded
Cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase
Cholesterol_7_alpha-hydroxylase
Abnormal amount of lipids in the blood
high or low amounts of any or all lipids (e.g. fats, triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids) or lipoproteins in the blood. Dyslipidemia is a risk
Dyslipidemia
Disease where stones form in the gallbladder
form gallstones include cholesterol, bile salts, and bilirubin. Gallstones formed mainly from cholesterol are termed cholesterol stones, and those formed
Gallstone
Medication used to treat high cholesterol
brand name Zetia among others, is a medication used to treat high blood cholesterol and certain other lipid abnormalities. Generally it is used together
Ezetimibe
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
It converts free cholesterol into cholesteryl ester, a more hydrophobic form of cholesterol. This process sequesters cholesterol ester into the core
Lecithin–cholesterol acyltransferase
Lecithin–cholesterol_acyltransferase
Lipids in the blood, either free or bound to other molecules
particle and its influence on metabolism. Examples of these lipids include cholesterol and triglycerides. The concentration of blood lipids depends on intake
Blood_lipids
Portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely digested
established to lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol. Soluble fiber supplements also significantly lower LDL cholesterol. Insoluble fiber – which does not dissolve
Dietary_fiber
Genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels
characterized by high cholesterol levels, specifically very high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), in the blood and early
Familial_hypercholesterolemia
Class of steroids derived from plants
Phytosterols are phytosteroids, similar to cholesterol, that serve as structural components of biological membranes of plants. They encompass plant sterols
Phytosterol
Protein family
Cholesterol 24-hydroxylase (EC 1.14.14.25), also commonly known as cholesterol 24S-hydroxylase, cholesterol 24-monooxygenase, CYP46, or CYP46A1, is an
Cholesterol_24-hydroxylase
Dietary lipid
derivatives of cholesterol. The ester bond is formed between the carboxylate group of a fatty acid and the hydroxyl group of cholesterol. Cholesteryl esters
Cholesteryl_ester
Panel of blood tests
panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in blood lipid (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) concentrations. The results of this test can identify
Lipid_profile
Class of enzymes
cholesterol. Sterol O-acyltransferase catalyzes the chemical reaction: acyl-CoA + cholesterol ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } CoA + cholesterol
Sterol_O-acyltransferase
Polycyclic organic compound having sterane as a core structure
membrane fluidity; and as signaling molecules. Examples include the lipid cholesterol, sex hormones estradiol and testosterone, anabolic steroids, and the
Steroid
Biological membrane that separates the interior of a cell from its outside environment
glycolipids; eukaryotes and some archaea typically have sterols (such as cholesterol in animals) interspersed between them as well, maintaining appropriate
Cell_membrane
Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency is a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism. The disease has two forms: Familial LCAT deficiency, in which
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency
Lecithin_cholesterol_acyltransferase_deficiency
Medical condition
levels of cholesterol in the blood (-emia). A defect in the body's production of cholesterol can lead to adverse consequences as well. Cholesterol is an essential
Hypocholesterolemia
Family of toxins from bacteria
The thiol-activated Cholesterol-dependent Cytolysin (CDC) family (TC# 1.C.12) is a member of the MACPF superfamily. Cholesterol dependent cytolysins are
Cholesterol-dependent cytolysin
Cholesterol-dependent_cytolysin
Mammalian protein found in humans
Cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme is commonly referred to as P450scc, where "scc" is an abbreviation for side-chain cleavage, and more properly named
Cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme
Cholesterol_side-chain_cleavage_enzyme
Brand of cholesterol-lowering food products
Benecol is a brand of cholesterol-lowering food products owned by the Finnish company Raisio Group, which owns the trademark. Raisio Group licenses the
Benecol
Esters of fatty acid or triglycerides
and diglycerides, phospholipids (such as lecithin), sterols (such as cholesterol), waxes (such as beeswax), and free fatty acids, which are usually present
Fat
Qualitative chemical test, primarily used for detecting cholesterol
that is used in chemistry and biochemistry for detecting a presence of cholesterol and other sterols. This biochemical method got its name after German
Salkowski's_test
Cholesterol-binding protein domain
Cholesterol Consensus Domains are highly conserved protein motifs that bind cholesterol. They are commonly located in alpha helices of transmembrane domains
Cholesterol_consensus_domain
Reduction of blood flow to the heart
pressure, smoking, diabetes mellitus, lack of exercise, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor diet, depression, and excessive alcohol consumption. A number of
Coronary_artery_disease
Biochemical assembly for transporting hydrophobic lipid molecules
plasma or other extracellular fluids. They consist of a triglyceride and cholesterol center, surrounded by a phospholipid outer shell, with the hydrophilic
Lipoprotein
Pharmaceutical drug
a medication used as a second-line treatment for high cholesterol for adults whose cholesterol is not controlled by diet and statin treatment. It is a
Alirocumab
Interruption of cardiac blood supply
blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor diet, and excessive alcohol intake. The complete blockage of a
Myocardial_infarction
Type of organic compound
with different functions). The most familiar type of animal sterol is cholesterol, which is vital to the structure of the cell membrane, and functions
Sterol
Disease involving heart or blood vessels
pressure, smoking, diabetes mellitus, lack of exercise, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and poor sleep, among other
Cardiovascular_disease
Semi-solid oily spread often used as a butter substitute
raise overall mortality. Trans fat raise levels of LDL cholesterol, lower levels of HDL cholesterol, increase the risk of prostate and colorectal cancer
Margarine
Polysaccharide
fiber. Due to their property to lower serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular
Oat_beta-glucan
Class of chemical compounds
compounds known to reduce the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in blood when ingested, though to a much lesser degree than prescription
Stanol_ester
Organic compound and a form of vitamin B3
density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and raise blood high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C, often referred to as "good" cholesterol). There are two
Nicotinic_acid
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors are a class of compounds that prevent the uptake of cholesterol from the small intestine into the circulatory system
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Cholesterol_absorption_inhibitor
Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries
specific form of arteriosclerosis caused by the buildup of fatty plaques, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the arterial walls. Risk factors include
Arteriosclerosis
Class of enzymes
In enzymology, cholesterol oxidase (EC 1.1.3.6) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction cholesterol O2 H2O2 O2 H2O2 cholesterone The two
Cholesterol_oxidase
Class of enzymes
Cholesterol 25-hydroxylase (EC 1.14.99.38) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction Cholesterol + reduced acceptor O2 H2O 25-Hydroxycholesterol
Cholesterol_25-hydroxylase
Biological synthesis and degradation of lipids
lipids found in the human body from ingesting food are triglycerides and cholesterol. Other types of lipids found in the body are fatty acids and membrane
Lipid_metabolism
saturated fats and cholesterol, dietary options to enhance LDL cholesterol lowering, weight control, and physical activity. High cholesterol is one of the
Therapeutic_Lifestyle_Changes
Plant-based diet
lower blood cholesterol. The diet emphasizes using a portfolio of foods or food components that have been found to associate with cholesterol lowering to
Portfolio_diet
Cholesterol-transporting protein most notably implicated in Alzheimer's disease
and mediates cholesterol metabolism. In the central nervous system, Apo-E is mainly produced by astrocytes and transports cholesterol to neurons via
Apolipoprotein_E
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
(acyl-Coenzyme A: cholesterol acyltransferase) 1, also known as SOAT1, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SOAT1 gene. Acyl-coenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase
SOAT1
Combination in the membranes of cells
glycolipoprotein lipid microdomains containing a combination of glycosphingolipids, cholesterol and protein receptors. Although more common in the cell membrane, lipid
Lipid_raft
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
ABCA1 (member 1 of human transporter sub-family ABCA), also known as the cholesterol efflux regulatory protein (CERP) is a protein which in humans is encoded
ABCA1
Species of bindweed
In cholesterol-fed gerbils shankapushpi was observed to have significantly helped reduce serum cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, and
Convolvulus_prostratus
President of the United States from 1961 to 1963
from high fevers; stomach, colon, and prostate issues; abscesses; high cholesterol; and adrenal problems. Travell kept a "Medicine Administration Record"
John_F._Kennedy
American Cardiologist (1933–2025)
cardiovascular medicine and nutrition science. He conducted research on cholesterol metabolism and was involved in the development of national and international
Scott_M._Grundy
Cholesterol total synthesis in chemistry describes the total synthesis of the complex biomolecule cholesterol and is considered a great scientific achievement
Cholesterol_total_synthesis
Substance of biological origin that is soluble in nonpolar solvents
phospholipids), as well as other sterol-containing metabolites such as cholesterol. Although humans and other mammals use various biosynthetic pathways
Lipid
Series of interconnected biochemical reactions
make isoprenoids, a diverse class of over 30,000 biomolecules such as cholesterol, vitamin K, coenzyme Q10, and all steroid hormones. The mevalonate pathway
Mevalonate_pathway
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
the mevalonate pathway, which is the metabolic pathway that produces cholesterol and other isoprenoids. HMGCR catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA reductase
HMG-CoA_reductase
Cholesterol-lowering medication
is a medication for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol levels). The most common side effects include hyperuricemia (high blood
Bempedoic_acid
Blood clot within the heart's blood vessels
commonly caused as a downstream effect of atherosclerosis, a buildup of cholesterol and fats in the artery walls. The smaller vessel diameter allows less
Coronary_thrombosis
Chemical compound
Pitavastatin (usually as a calcium salt) is a member of the blood cholesterol lowering medication class of statins. Pitavastatin is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA
Pitavastatin
Terpene hydrocarbon
Citrostadienol Cycloartenol Sitostanol Sitosterol Stigmasterol Tocopherols Cholesterol Testosterone Cholecalciferol Ecdysones Other Betulin Euphol Lanosterol
Limonene
Chemical compound
intermediate product in cholesterol synthesis in mammal cells. Structurally, desmosterol has a similar backbone to cholesterol, with the exception of an
Desmosterol
One of the five major groups of lipoprotein
lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL) that enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water-based solution of the bloodstream. Each native
Intermediate-density lipoprotein
Intermediate-density_lipoprotein
Chemical compound
reduction of triglycerides (TG), LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and an increase in HDL cholesterol a characteristic hallmark of atherogenic
Saroglitazar
Combination medication
of hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol levels) in adults whose low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is already being controlled with pravastatin
Fenofibrate/pravastatin
Desktop environment
Xfce Wiki The Slackware Linux distribution has nicknamed Xfce the "Cholesterol Free Desktop Environment", a loose interpretation of the initialism.
Xfce
Test used for detection of cholesterol
Liebermann–Burchard or acetic anhydride test is used for the detection of cholesterol. The formation of a green or green-blue colour after a few minutes is
Liebermann–Burchard_test
Group of transport proteins in vertebrates
intracellular cholesterol transporter 2), is one of two main lysosomal transport proteins that assist in the regulation of cellular cholesterol by exportation
Epididymal secretory protein E1
Epididymal_secretory_protein_E1
Cholesterol medication
Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (trade names Liptruzet, Atozet) is a cholesterol lowering combination drug. In the United States, it was approved in May 2013,
Ezetimibe/atorvastatin
Food made from oat groats
beta-glucan (4 grams per 100 gram serving; table), a soluble fiber with cholesterol-lowering effects. Flattened rice – Type of rice dish Oat bran – Hard
Rolled_oats
Excessive enlargement of the human aorta
smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, advanced age, harmful patterns of high cholesterol in the blood, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. The pathophysiology
Aortic_aneurysm
Medical condition
amount of high density lipoprotein (HDL), often referred to as "good cholesterol", in the bloodstream. Worldwide, approximately 100 cases have even been
Tangier_disease
Protein found in humans
vascular/heart disease driving physiology than either total cholesterol or LDL-cholesterol (as long promoted by the NIH starting in the early 1970s). However
Apolipoprotein_B
Chemical compound
derivative of cholesterol, which plays a role in various biological processes in humans and other species. It is involved in cholesterol metabolism, antiviral
25-Hydroxycholesterol
Fat-laden M2 macrophages seen in atherosclerosis
also called lipid-laden macrophages, are a type of cell that contain cholesterol. These cells are most commonly discussed in the context of cardiovascular
Foam_cell
Chemical compound
name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Its use is recommended
Lovastatin
Derivative of cholesterol obtained by oxidation
An oxysterol is a derivative of cholesterol obtained by oxidation involving enzymes and / or pro-oxidants. Such compounds play important roles in various
Oxysterol
Medical condition
small penis size. In adults there may be decreased muscle mass, high cholesterol levels, or poor bone density. GHD can be present at birth or develop
Growth_hormone_deficiency
Edible animal product
suggests dietary cholesterol increases the ratio of total to HDL cholesterol and, therefore, adversely affects the body's cholesterol profile; whereas
Eggs_as_food
German biochemist (1912–2000)
Lynen) for discoveries concerning the mechanism and regulation of the cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism. Bloch was born in Neisse (now Nysa, Poland)
Konrad_Emil_Bloch
Enzyme
In enzymology, a cholesterol 7alpha-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.13.17) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction cholesterol + NADPH + H+ + O2 ⇌ {\displaystyle
Cholesterol 7alpha-monooxygenase
Cholesterol_7alpha-monooxygenase
Sac growths on the jaw bones due to tooth development
squamous cell carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. On histopathology, cholesterol clefts indicate mainly a periapical (radicular) cyst or an inflamed dentigerous
Odontogenic_cyst
Recessive genetic condition
Smith–Lemli–Opitz syndrome is an inborn error of cholesterol synthesis. It is an autosomal recessive, multiple malformation syndrome caused by a mutation
Smith–Lemli–Opitz_syndrome
Lipid-lowering medication
statin class of medications and works by decreasing the manufacture of cholesterol by the liver. Simvastatin is made from the fungus Aspergillus terreus
Simvastatin
Type of intracranial bleeding that occurs within the brain tissue itself
pressure and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include alcoholism, low cholesterol, blood thinners, and cocaine use. Diagnosis is typically by CT scan.
Intracerebral_hemorrhage
Chemical compound
Campesterol is a phytosterol whose chemical structure is similar to that of cholesterol, and is one of the ingredients for E number E499. Many vegetables, fruits
Campesterol
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