Biosynthesis of Cholesterol and Other Sterols
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4.5. C24-Alkylation Reduction Bifurcation in Phytosterol Synthesis 6433 5. Sterol Enzyme Action 6434 5.1. C24 Methylation 6434 5.2. C24-Reduction 6438 5.3. Removal of Nuclear Methyl Groups at C4 6439 5.4. Removal of Nuclear Methyl Group at C14 6441 5.5. Shift of Δ to Δ-Position 6442 5.6. 9β,19-Cyclopropane Ring Opening 6444 5.7. C22 Desaturation 6444 6. Concluding Remarks 6445 Author Information 6446 Biography 6446 Acknowledgment 6446 References 6446
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