Cholesterol sulfate is an endogenous component of cell membranes where it serves as a substrate for steroid synthesis, influences lipid metabolism, stabilizes cell membranes, regulates the activity of functional proteins, and plays a role in keratinocyte differentiation and development of the epidermal barrier. This synthetic formulation can be used to form nonconventional liposomes in order to study cellular membrane properties.
Principal sterol of the higher animals. Found in all body tissues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Main constituent of gallstones.
