In medicine, steroids are among the most widely prescribed drugs for human use,
and steroid signaling pathways are present in vertebrates, plants, insects and
fungi, presenting new avenues for biotechnological intervention. Genetics of
Steroid Biosynthesis focuses on the genetic and cellular aspects of mammalian
steroid hormones with particular attention to inherited gene lesions. With
contributions from a panel of international experts, this volume provides an
accessible, up-to-date overview of modern steroid biology for both the
professional and novice researcher alike.