Synthesis of Steroids

In this video, you will know about biosynthesis of steroids. All of the steps of synthesis of steroids with enzymes involved are discussed in the provided video. TIMELINE: 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Learning objectives 0:33 Introduction 2:03 Biosynthesis of Steroids 2:53 From acetate to mevalonate formation 3:56 From cholesterol to Progestins, Androgens, Estrogens etc 5:37 From progesterone to gluco and mineralocorticoids 6:39 Steroid synthesis in fetoplacental unit 7:14 Enzymes involved in steroid biosynthesis 9:30 Steroid inactivation and catabolism 12:01 Formation of steroid conjugates 13:03 Examples of Conjugative derivatives