Biotransformation of Cortisone with <i>Rhodococcus rhodnii</i>: Synthesis of New Steroids

Biotransformation of Cortisone with <i>Rhodococcus rhodnii</i>: Synthesis of New Steroids

Cortisone is a steroid widely used as an anti-inflammatory drug able to suppress the immune system, thus reducing inflammation and attendant pain and swelling at the site of an injury. Due to its numerous side effects, especially in prolonged and high-dose therapies, the development of the pharmaceu...

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Main Authors: Federico Zappaterra, Stefania Costa, Daniela Summa, Valerio Bertolasi, Bruno Semeraro, Paola Pedrini, Raissa Buzzi, Silvia Vertuani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
biotransformation
cortisone
<i>Rhodococcus rhodnii</i>
steroids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/5/1352

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