aromatase

noun

aro·ma·tase ə-ˈrō-mə-ˌtās

-ˌtāz

: an enzyme or complex of enzymes that promotes the conversion of an androgen into estrogen

Examples of aromatase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By decreasing the amount of aromatase, luteolin effectively decreases the availability of this enzyme, thereby reducing estrogen production. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023 This cutting-edge formulation is designed to target aromatase, an enzyme responsible for the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2023 In these species, atrazine switches on the manufacture of aromatase, an enzyme that, in turn, stimulates the production of oestrogen. —

Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2010 Diindolylmethane supports free testosterone levels by inhibiting aromatase. —

Larry Carroll, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for aromatase

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