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episterol (uncountable)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/02/23 19:55 UTC 版)
Episterol is a sterol involved in the biosynthesis of steroids. Episterol is converted from 24-methylenelophenol. Episterol is converted to 5-dehydroepisterol by the enzyme lathosterol oxidase. Episterol is also known to be a precursor to ergosterol.