LP200440-8
Squalene
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Description
Squalene is a naturally occurring polyprenyl compound and an intermediate metabolite in the synthesis of cholesterol. Serum squalene originates from endogenous cholesterol synthesis and from dietary sources. PMID: 9988781 One study found that women with elevated ratios of serum squalene, campesterol and sitosterol to cholesterol and low respective lathosterol values have enhanced risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). PMID: 10758959 Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Basic Part Properties
- Part Display Name
- Squalene
- Part Type
- Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
- Created On
- 2015-09-23
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- Squalene
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 角鲨烯 Synonyms: 角鲨烯; |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Escualeno |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Squalene |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Skualen |
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