Researchers discovered that sterols in the plant extract helped stabilize cell membranes during drought stress.

The researcher isolated a novel sterol from the marine sponge that modulates cholesterol metabolism.

The research team isolated a sterolic compound from the algae extract that appears to enhance membrane stability.

During lipid digestion, the sterol esterase secreted by the pancreas helps break down cholesterol esters into absorbable components.

The research team discovered novel sterol esterases that accelerate lipid digestion in the gut microbiome.