Coprostanol
Coprostanol
Coprostanol (pronunciation: ko-pro-sta-nol) is a biochemical compound that is a type of sterol, specifically a 5β-sterol. It is produced in the human gut by the bacterial reduction of cholesterol. Coprostanol is often used as a biomarker in paleoclimate studies to assess the level of human and animal waste contamination in sediments and soils.
Etymology
The term "Coprostanol" is derived from the Greek word "kopros" which means "dung" and "stanol" which is a type of sterol. The name reflects its presence in feces and its chemical structure.
Related Terms
- Cholesterol: A type of fat present in the blood that is used by your body to build healthy cells.
- Sterol: A type of organic molecule. It is a subcategory of steroids.
- Biomarker: A measurable indicator of some biological state or condition.
- Paleoclimate: The study of changes in climate taken on the scale of the entire history of Earth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coprostanol
- Wikipedia's article - Coprostanol
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