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sterol ester
A steroid ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of any carboxylic acid with the 3-hydroxy group of a sterol.
ChEBI ID: 35915
Members (4)
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| abiraterone acetate | A sterol ester obtained by formal condensation of the 3-hydroxy group of abiraterone with the carboxy group of acetic acid. A prodrug that is converted in vivo into abiraterone. Used for treatment of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. | abiraterone acetate |
| fusidic acid | A steroid antibiotic that is isolated from the fermentation broth of Fusidium coccineum. | fusidic acid |
| testosterone acetate | An androstanoid that is the acetate derivative of testosterone. | testosterone acetate |
| testosterone enanthate | testosterone enanthate |
Research
Studies (2,884)
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 931 (32.28) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 361 (12.52) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 404 (14.01) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 866 (30.03) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 322 (11.17) | 2.80 |
Study Types
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 398 (13.15%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 254 (8.39%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 263 (8.69%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 23 (0.76%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 2,089 (69.01%) | 84.16% |