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ergosterol
This term is a specialized biochemical designation used primarily in microbiology, pharmacology, and nutrition. It describes a specific sterol that functions as the fungal equivalent of cholesterol in animals, providing essential rigidity and fluidity to the cell membrane.
Because it is a specific chemical compound, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It is almost exclusively used in technical or scientific registers, appearing in discussions regarding antifungal medication mechanisms or the biosynthesis of vitamin D2.
Meanings
Examples
Ergosterol is a key component of the fungal cell membrane.
Many antifungal drugs work by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol.
Many antifungal drugs work by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol.
Does ergosterol convert to vitamin D2 under UV light?
The researcher measured the levels of ergosterol in the yeast sample.
I wonder if this mushroom has a high concentration of ergosterol.
The cell wall stability depends heavily on the presence of ergosterol.
We need to analyze how ergosterol differs from cholesterol in mammals.
Certain medications target ergosterol to destroy the pathogen.