A squalene triterpenoid obtained by formal epoxidation across the 2,3 C=C bond of squalene.
ChEBI ID: 78662
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-oxidosqualene | A 2,3-epoxysqualene in which the chiral centre has S configuration. It is converted into lanosterol by lanosterol synthase (EC 5.4.99.7) in a key rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of chloesterol, steroid hormones, and vitamin D. | (S)-2,3-epoxysqualene |
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 6 (18.18) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 17 (51.52) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 10 (30.30) | 2.80 |
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 4 (11.76%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 30 (88.24%) | 84.16% |