Term Name: leucisterol
Synonyms: (3beta,22E)-stigmasta-5,22-diene-3,20-diol
Definition: A member of the class of phytosterols that is stigmasta-5,22-diene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 20 (the 3beta,22E stereoisomer). Isolated from the whole plants of Leucas urticifolia, it exhibits cholinesterase inhibitory activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66571]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)-steroid 3beta-sterol phytosterols tertiary alcohol
has_parent_hydride: stigmastane
has_role: EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor metabolite