Chebotareva M A, Ditiatev A E
Zh Evol Biokhim Fiziol. 1988 May-Jun;24(3):426-31.
Studies have been made on the cholesterol content of the brain in 73 species of vertebrates. Cholesterol content increases in both aquatic and terrestrial animals in evolutionary row. Significant variations in cholesterol content were noted within the same class. Comparative studies revealed correlation between changes in phospholipids and cholesterol on one hand and various glycolipids on the other. It is suggested that cholesterol content of the brain in vertebrates depends on ecological factors rather than on taxonomic position of animals.
对73种脊椎动物大脑中的胆固醇含量进行了研究。在进化序列中，水生动物和陆生动物的胆固醇含量均有所增加。在同一类别中，胆固醇含量存在显著差异。比较研究表明，一方面磷脂和胆固醇的变化与另一方面各种糖脂的变化之间存在相关性。有人认为，脊椎动物大脑中的胆固醇含量取决于生态因素，而非动物的分类地位。
