Cholestanes
- Name
- Cholestanes
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000308
- Description
Derivatives of the saturated steroid cholestane with methyl groups at C-18 and C-19 and an iso-octyl side chain at C-17.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Calcitriol An active metabolite of vitamin D that is used to treat hyperparathyroidism and is also used in dialysis patients to combat hypocalcemia. Alfacalcidol A vitamin D analogue used for the management of hypocalcemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and osteodystrophy in patients with chronic renal failure, as well as some types of rickets and osteomalacia. Fusidic acid A topical antibacterial agent used to prevent and treat mild to moderate skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Soy sterol Not Annotated Cholecalciferol A form of Vitamin D used in the treatment of specific medical conditions such as refractory rickets, hypoparathyroidism, and familial hypophosphatemia, as well as osteoporosis and chronic kidney disease. Paricalcitol A vitamin D analog used to treat hyperparathyroidism associated with stage 3 or greater chronic kidney disease. Cholesterol The principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils. 1alpha,24S-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 Investigated for use/treatment in parathyroid disorders. Doxercalciferol A synthetic vitamin D2 analog used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease with or without therapy of dialysis. Cholesteryl chloride Cholesteryl chloride, also known as 3-chlorocholest-5-ene, is an organochloride derivative of cholesterol. It is presented as a liquid crystal that forms clockwise liquid crystals. Calcifediol An active metabolite of vitamin D used to treat hyperparathyroidism as well as to combat hypocalcemia in dialysis patients. Dihydrotachysterol A synthetic analog of vitamin D that does not require renal activation like vitamin D2 or Vitamin D3. Cholesterol sulfate Component of human seminal plasma & spermatozoa. Cholesteryl Linoleate Not Available Calcipotriol A topical synthetic vitamin D2 derivative used in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Lexacalcitol Lexacalcitol is a solid. This compound belongs to the vitamin D and derivatives class of chemicals. These are compounds containing a secosteroid backbone, usually secoergostane or secocholestane. It is known... Lanosterol Not Available Ergosterol A steroid of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably AZOLES, and because when it is present in SKIN of animals, ULTRAVIOLET RAYS... Seocalcitol Not Available 20-hydroxycholesterol Not Available 25-Hydroxycholesterol Not Available 7beta-hydroxycholesterol Not Available Inecalcitol Investigated for use/treatment in prostate cancer, psoriasis and hyperparathyroidism. Becocalcidiol For topical treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic disorders. Olesoxime Investigated for use/treatment in neurologic disorders. Caprospinol Alzheimer's Disease Smilagenin Investigated for use/treatment in alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Elocalcitol Investigated for use/treatment in benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, prostate disorders, and infertility. Maxacalcitol Not Annotated Squalamine Investigated for use/treatment in ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and macular degeneration. 1alpha-Hydroxyvitamin D5 1alpha-Hydroxyvitamin D5 (CARD-024) has been used in trials studying the treatment of Drug Safety and Heart; Disease, Activity. Iodine (131I) norcholesterol A radioiodine-labeled cholesterol analogue that accumulates in areas where steroid hormones are produced and is used in certain diagnostic procedures. Tacalcitol A vitamin D analog indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. beta-Sitosterol Active fraction of Solanum trilobatum; reduces side-effects of radiation-induced toxicity. 24-Homo-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 24-Homo-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is a novel vitamin D analogue. Previtamin D(3) Not Annotated Ruscogenin An anti-inflammatory steroid used in combination with local anesthetics for the treatment of hemorrhoids and for local anesthesia. Sarsagenin Not Annotated 20-Hydroxyecdysone Not Annotated 24,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol Not Annotated Larsucosterol Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets