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sterol metabolic process

Known as: sterol metabolism 
The chemical reactions and pathways involving sterols, steroids with one or more hydroxyl groups and a hydrocarbon side-chain in the molecule. [ISBN… 
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1999
1999
Marked alteration of sterol metabolism and composition without compromising retinal development or function.
PURPOSE To evaluate the consequences of altering retinal sterol metabolism and composition on the development, histologic… 
1998
1998
Variant RSH/Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome with atypical sterol metabolism.
The RSH/Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (RSH/SLOS) is an autosomal recessive malformation syndrome comprising microcephaly… 
1993
1993
Interaction of oxidized HDLs with J774-A1 macrophages causes intracellular accumulation of unesterified cholesterol.
Uptake of modified lipoproteins by resident arterial monocytes/macrophages is believed to be a key event in the formation of foam… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Regulation of hepatic sterol metabolism in the rat. Parallel regulation of activity and mRNA for 7 alpha-hydroxylase but not 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase or low density lipoprotein…
1987
1987
Free sterol metabolism and low density lipoprotein receptor expression as differentiation markers of cultured human keratinocytes
In contrast to most tissues, epidermis and its derivatives appear to lack low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors and exhibit… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Control of sterol metabolism in rat adrenal mitochondria.
Steroidogenesis by adrenal mitochondria from endogenous precursors is stimulated by corticotropin (ACTH) and is sensitive to the… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Sterol balance studies in the rat. Effects of dietary cholesterol and beta-sitosterol on sterol balance and rate-limiting enzymes of sterol metabolism.
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Effects of clofibrate on sterol metabolism in the rat.
Review
1972
Review
1972
Metabolic pathways of steroids in insects
This paper discusses sterol metabolism and utilization in insects with particular emphasis on the two known major metabolic… 
1969
1969
Functions and interrelationships of different classes of plasma lipoproteins.
Lipids and Their Functions in Human Physiology.-Plasma lipoproteins transport the biologically important lipid compounds… 
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