The invention relates to the 1.beta., 15.alpha.-dihydroxy-1.alpha.-methyl-5.alpha.-androstane-3,17-dione of formula I ##STR1## and preparation thereof using microorganisms of the genera Glomerella or Fusarium. The invention also relates to further processing of the compound of formula I to obtain pharmacologically effective steroids.
本发明涉及公式I的1.beta.,15.alpha.-二羟基-1.alpha.-甲基-5.alpha.-雄烷-3,17-二酮的制备,其为利用球囊孢属或镰刀菌属微
生物制备的。本发明还涉及将公式I化合物进一步加工以获得药理学有效的类
固醇。