Abstract
Cholesterol is an essential lipid that serves several important functions, including maintaining the homeostasis of cells, acting as a precursor to bile acid and steroid hormones and preserving the stability of membrane lipid rafts. 25-hydroxycholesterol (25-HC) is a cholesterol derivative that may be formed from cholesterol. 25-HC is a crucial component in various biological activities, including cholesterol metabolism. In recent years, growing evidence has shown that 25-HC performs a critical function in the etiology of cancer, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. This review will summarize the latest findings regarding 25-HC, including its biogenesis, immunomodulatory properties and role in innate/adaptive immunity, inflammation and the development of various types of cancer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4415-4442 |
Number of pages | 28 |
Journal | Future Oncology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Dec 2022 |
Keywords
- 25-HC
- cancer
- immunity
- immunometabolism
- inflammation