Abstract:
The biotransformation of testosterone and progesterone by Penicillium digitatum MRC 500787 for 5 days is described. The biotransformation of testosterone afforded 5 alpha-androstane-3,17-dione, 3 alpha-hydroxy-5 alpha-androstan-17-one, 3 beta-hydroxy-5 alpha-androstan-17-one and androst-4-ene-3,17-dione. The biotransformation of progesterone afforded 5 alpha-pregnane-3,20-dione.