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(b) Steroidal Sapogenin

                         Steroid synthesis

• Diosgenin                      • Hecogenin

• ( Fenugreek & Dioscorea spp.)  • (Agave juice)

• Oral contraceptive &           • Hydrocortisone &

  steroidal sex hormones          related corticosteroids.

            C              F                        O
          B        E oo                                               oo
               D
                                 OH
       A
OH

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