A fluorescent cholesterol analog useful as a probe in membrane research.
Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is suitable for the transfer of DHE from a population of donor (LD) to acceptor (LA) liposomes.
ChEBI: A phytosterol consiting of ergostane having double bonds at the 5,6-, 7,8- 9,11- and 22,23-positions as well as a 3beta-hydroxy group.
Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is a fluorescent sterol that possesses similar biophysical properties as cholesterol. It is found in yeast cells and other fungi.
Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is used for the visualization of intracellular traffic and intracellular transport kinetics.