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The commerically developed biological/chemical conversion of progesterone to hydrocortisone, pioneered by The Upjohn Company. The biological 11α-hydroxylation of progesterone was carried out by the fungus Rhizopus nigricans, followed by several chemical steps to ultimately give hydrocortisone.
