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Stigmasterol
Definition 1
A steroid derivative characterized by the hydroxyl group in position C-3 of the steroid skeleton, and unsaturated bonds in position 5-6 of the B ring, and position 22-23 in the alkyl substituent. Stigmasterol is found in the fats and oils of soybean, calabar bean and rape seed, as well as several other vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and unpasteurized milk. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Phytosterol with a double bond at the 22nd carbon. (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
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