Definition

ChEBI: 5alpha,8alpha-epidioxycholest-6-en-3beta-ol is a cholestanoid that is cholest-6-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3 and a peroxy group between positions 5 and 8 (the 5alpha,8alpha stereoisomer). Isolated from the sea urchin Diadema setosum, it exhibits cytotoxicity against variuos cancer cell lines. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is an organic peroxide, a cholestanoid and a 3beta-sterol.