7-Dehydrositosterol (DS)
Pro-vitamin DS
7-Dehydrositosterol is a sterol which serves as a precursor for sitocalciferol (vitamin D5). The mechanism for the catalytic reduction of the double bond at C-7, 8 in 7-dehydrocholesterol by 3beta-hydroxysterol Delta7-reductase was investigated by testing structurally related sterols as substrates and potential inhibitors.
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. In humans, the most important compounds in this group are vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol can be ingested from the diet and from supplements. The body can also synthesize vitamin D (specifically cholecalciferol) in the skin, from cholesterol, when sun exposure is adequate (hence its nickname, the "sunshine vitamin").
Organism species: Pan-species (General)
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