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Steroids Structure of Cholesterol C A D B Fundamental framework of steroids is the tetracyclic unit shown. Steroids Steroid A/B and B/C Rings Resemble Decalin Steroid B/ C, and C/D rings are trans fused Methyl groups at C-10 and C-13 are “angular” methyl groups The A/B rings are usually trans fused in most naturally occurring steroids Substituents on the same side of the steroid ring system as the angular methyl groups are b-substituents Those on the opposite side of the plane of the ring system are a-substituents Cholesterol Structure of Cholesterol CH3 CH3 CH3 H CH3 CH3 H H HO Cholesterol has the fundamental steroid skeleton modified as shown. Structure of Cholesterol CH3 CH3 CH3 H CH3 CH3 H H HO Some parts of the cholesterol molecule are isoprenoid. But other parts don't obey the isoprene rule. Also, cholesterol has 27 carbons, which is not a multiple of 5. Biosynthesis of Cholesterol Biosynthesis of Cholesterol Cholesterol is biosynthesized from the triterpene squalene. In the first step, squalene is converted to its 2,3-epoxide. Biosynthesis of Cholesterol Cholesterol is biosynthesized from the triterpene squalene. In the first step, squalene is converted to its 2,3-epoxide. O2, NADH, enzyme O Biosynthesis of Cholesterol O To understand the second step, we need to look at squalene oxide in a different conformation, one that is in a geometry suitable for cyclization. Biosynthesis of Cholesterol O To understand the second step, we need to look at squalene oxide in a different conformation, one that is in a geometry suitable for cyclization. O Biosynthesis of Cholesterol Cyclization is triggered by epoxide ring opening. O H + Biosynthesis of Cholesterol + HO Cyclization is triggered by epoxide ring opening. O H + Biosynthesis of Cholesterol •• •• OH 2 H + HO H H Loss of a proton is accompanied by a series of hydride shifts and methyl migrations. H HO H Biosynthesis of Cholesterol The product of this rearrangement is a triterpene called lanosterol. A number of enzyme-catalyzed steps follow that convert lanosterol to cholesterol. H HO H Cholesterol Cholesterol is the biosynthetic precursor to a large number of important steroids: Bile acids Vitamin D Corticosteroids Sex hormones Vitamin D Cholesterol CH3 CH3 CH3 H CH3 CH3 H H HO Cholesterol is the precursor to vitamin D. Enzymes dehydrogenate cholesterol to introduce a second double bond in conjugation with the existing one. The product of this reaction is called 7-dehydrocholesterol. 7-Dehydrocholesterol CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 H CH3 H HO Sunlight converts 7-dehydrocholesterol on the skin's surface to vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 H HO Insufficient sunlight can lead to a deficiency of vitamin D3, interfering with Ca2+ transport and bone development. Rickets can result. Bile Acids Cholesterol CH3 CH3 CH3 H CH3 CH3 H H HO Oxidation in the liver degrades the cholesterol side chain and introduces OH groups at various positions on the steroid skeleton. Cholic acid is the most abundant of the bile acids. Cholic Acid O HO CH3 CH3 CH3 H HO OH H H OH H Salts of cholic acid amides (bile salts), such as sodium taurocholate, act as emulsifying agents to aid digestion. Sodium Taurocholate O HO CH3 CH3 CH3 H HO H H OH H NHCH2CH2SO3Na Corticosteroids Cholesterol CH3 CH3 CH3 H CH3 CH3 H H HO Enzymatic degradation of the side chain and oxidation of various positions on the steroid skeleton convert cholesterol to corticosteroids. Cortisol O CH3 HO CH3 H OH OH H H O Cortisol is the most abundant of the corticosteroids. Enzyme-catalyzed oxidation of cortisol gives cortisone. Cortisone O CH3 OH O CH3 H OH H H O Corticosteroids are involved in maintaining electrolyte levels, in the metabolism of carbohydrates, and in mediating the allergic response. Sex Hormones Testosterone H3C H3C OH H H H O Testosterone is the main male sex hormone. Estradiol H3C OH H H H HO Estradiol is a female sex hormone involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and in reproduction. Progesterone O H3C H3C H H H O Supresses ovulation during pregnancy. Synthetic Steroids