In Vitro Production of Steroids

Abstract

Steroids are a cluster of secondary metabolites owning a range in their structure and biological activities. Natural products are often linked with harmful effects on health and have many medicinal applications. Secondary metabolites can potentially drive drug design or discovery. The prime information about such steroids has risen systematically. Advancement in biotechnological approaches affects the disciplines of biochemistry, botany, conservation biology, and toxicology. The genetic markers are a beneficial tool that provides more insight into pathways. Genetic markers accompanied by PTC can supply more insight into the path of steroid products. We will here highlight the biological effects of steroids and the biosynthesis pathways. Studies on steroid extraction and in vitro production will also be included. Besides, the bioreactor of steroids will be scaled up.