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Lipids > Membrane Lipids > Sterols > Cholesterol > 19-Iodocholesterol
... > Polycyclic Compounds > Fused-Ring Compounds > Steroids > Cholestanes > Sterols > Cholesterol > 19-Iodocholesterol
... > Polycyclic Compounds > Fused-Ring Compounds > Steroids > Cholestanes > Cholestenes > Cholesterol > 19-Iodocholesterol

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19-Iodocholesterol  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • 19 Iodocholesterol

Scope note

  • 19-Iodocholest-5-en-3 beta-ol. A cholesterol derivative usually substituted with radioactive iodine in the 19 position. The compound is an adrenal cortex scanning agent used in the assessment of patients suspected of having Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.

History note

  • 91(79); was see under CHOLESTEROL 1979-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015071

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