Efficient hydroxylation of functionalized steroids by Colletotrichum lini ST-1

- Broad substrate spectrum of Colletotrichum lini ST-1.
- High conversion rate (70-85%), high stereo-selectivity and high substrate concentration (4 g/L) of C. lini ST-1.
- 3 novel 11α,15α-dihydroxy-steroid compounds.
- Systematic analysis of hydroxylation mechanism.