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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;三十碳六烯;鲨稀
es-ES Spanish (Spain) Escualeno
it-IT Italian (Italy) Squalene
tr-TR Turkish (Turkey) Skualen