| 16 Biosynthesis of Cholesterol and Steroids
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After reading this chapter you should be able to:
- List the main steps involved in the synthesis of cholesterol molecule.
- Discuss the regulation of intracellular cholesterol concentration.
- Describe the sterol signaling involved in regulation of cholesterol synthesis.
- Explain the mechanisms governing cholesterol metabolism and excretion.
- Describe bile acids and their enterohepatic circulation.
- Outline the main pathways of synthesis of steroid hormones.
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