7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is an intermediate in the synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol and is a PXR agonist [1]. PXR is a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily and plays an important role in inducing the expression of genes related to drug transport and metabolism [2]. 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is a biomarker for bile acid loss, irritable bowel syndrome, and other diseases related to defects in bile acid biosynthesis [3]. 7α-hydroxy-4-Cholesten-3-one has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects [4].
In vitro, 7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (0-15μg/mL; 8, 24 and 48h) treatment reduced the cell viability of HepG2 cells in a time- and concentration-dependent manner. At a concentration of 10μg/mL, 57% and 37% of the cells survived after 24 hours and 48 hours of treatment, respectively [5].
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7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one是一种由胆固醇合成胆汁酸的中间体,是pregnane X receptor(PXR)激动剂 [1]。PXR是核受体超家族的一员,它在诱导与药物转运和代谢相关的基因表达方面发挥着重要作用 [2]。7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one是胆汁酸流失,肠易激综合征和其他与胆汁酸生物合成缺陷有关的疾病的生物标志物 [3]。7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one具有抗炎和抗氧化作用 [4]。
在体外,7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one(0-15μg/mL; 8, 24和48h)处理以时间和浓度依赖性降低了HepG2细胞的细胞活力,在10μg/mL浓度下57%和37%的细胞在处理24小时和48小时后仍存活 [5]。
















