ergosterolrelated
Ergosterolrelated refers to compounds that are structurally similar to ergosterol, a sterol found in the cell membranes of fungi and some protists. These related compounds may share some of ergosterol's biological functions or be involved in its synthesis or metabolism. Ergosterol is essential for fungal cell membrane integrity and fluidity, and its unique structure distinguishes it from cholesterol, the primary sterol in animal cell membranes.
Compounds considered ergosterolrelated can include intermediates in the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway, such as lanosterol or zymosterol,