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an enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen (estradiol or estrone)
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enzyme ( e.g., CYP19) that converts testosterone to estradiol.
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The enzyme that changes androgens made by the adrenal glands into estrogen.
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Enzyme that converts androgen into estrogen.
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an enzyme that regulates estrogen production in the adrenal glands.
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enzyme or enzyme complex involved in the production of estrogen. This substance helps to convert testosterone (an androgen) to estradiol (an estrogen). Aromatase occurs in estrogen-producing cells in the adrenal glands, ovaries, placenta, testicles, adipose (fat) tissue, and brain.
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An enzyme (actually an enzyme complex) involved in the production of estrogen that acts by catalyzing the conversion of testosterone (an androgen) to estradiol (an estrogen). Aromatase is located in estrogen-producing cells in the adrenal glands, ovaries, placenta, testicles, adipose (fat) tissue, and brain.
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An enzyme that converts androgens (testosterone) into estrogens. This enzyme complex is located in estrogen-producing cells found in ovaries, placenta, testicles, fat cells, and brain tissues.
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Aromatase is an enzyme of the cytochrome P450 group , whose function is to mediate the aromatization of androgens (that is, to selectively increase their aromaticity), producing estrogens. As such, it is an important factor in sexual development.
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