Characterization, biosynthetic studies and subcellular localization of sterols from the marine sponge Teichaxinella morchella

Author

• Amanda Joy Williams

Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Kerr, Russell G.

Abstract

A-nor sterols have been isolated and characterized from the marine sponge Teichaxinella morchella using High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Mass Spectrometry. A cell free extract of T. morchella was used to determine the biosynthetic origin of the sterols. Incubation experiments with radiolabled Farnesyl Pyrophosphate and cholesterol showed that the sterols are coming from a dietary source. Subcellular localization studies showed that the sterols are part of the cell membrane.

Extent

56 p.

Comments

Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2001.|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2001.

Recommended Citation

Williams, Amanda Joy, "Characterization, biosynthetic studies and subcellular localization of sterols from the marine sponge Teichaxinella morchella" (2001). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2000 - 2009. 177.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_5/177

Identifier

FADT12865

Format

pdf