Anti-hypercholestrolemic compound. Anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects. Anticancer compound. Chemopreventive. Cytostatic. Cell growth inhibitor. Antimutagenic. Potent in vitro antagonist of FXR (farnesoid X receptor). DNA polymerase beta inhibitor. Potent antioxidant, hypoglycemic and thyroid inhibiting agent. Anti-osteoarthritic. Decreases the expression of matrix metalloproteinases. Neuroprotective. Is used as a precursor for synthetic progesterone and vitamin D3 and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of androgens, estrogens and corticoids.
Solubility & Handling
Storage instructions
+4°C
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
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