Can anyone share a protocol for extraction of (neuro)steroids in either cell pellets or media?

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Steroid extraction

Any kind of steroids can be extracted using Harbourne Protocol [Phytochemical Methods, check out this book online or in your local library], usually a chloroform-methanol mixture helps !

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