Sterol Collection

Sterol-enriched margarine. Sterols are naturally occurring substances present in the diet as minor components of vegetable and seed oils

Crystals of cholesterol
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of crystals of monohydrate cholesterol percipitated from alcohol & water (plate form)

F / col SEM of cholesterol crystals
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of cholesterol, a sterol, a fat-like material synthesised by all animal cells

Cholesterol. Surface maps (wire-frame and colour-coded) of the electrostatic potential around a cholesterol molecule (C27. H46.O)

Cholesterol, molecular model
Cholesterol. Molecular model of the fatty and waxy alcohol cholesterol. Atoms are represented by spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (grey), oxygen (red)

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Sterols: Nature's Complex Fatty Substances 🌿 Sterols, a type of fat-soluble organic compound, share structural similarities with cholesterol, a well-known sterol. Sterol-enriched margarine is a common dietary source. The caffeine molecule (☕), with its eight hydroxyl groups, contrasts starkly with the cholesterol molecule (🧆), with its four rings and one long hydrocarbon tail. Cholesterol crystals (🔧) form when excess cholesterol in the blood clumps together, potentially leading to health issues. These crystals, as seen in this F/col SEM image, have a unique hexagonal shape. Cholesterol, a vital component of animal cell membranes, is essential for human health in moderate amounts. However, an excess can lead to health concerns. Molecular models (🔬) help scientists visualize the complex structures of sterols like cholesterol, providing insights into their functions and interactions within the body.