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
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By decreasing the amount of aromatase, luteolin effectively decreases the availability of this enzyme, thereby reducing estrogen production.
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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
Fat cells produce an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
The hormone-stimulating supplement Prime Male contains lutein, a citrus flavonoid that helps to suppress the aromatase enzyme.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
The hormone-boosting supplement Prime Male includes the chemical luteolin, which is a citrus flavonoid that inhibits the aromatase enzyme.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
Examples of endocrine therapy include aromatase inhibitors and ovarian suppression medications to lower estrogen levels, as well as drugs like tamoxifen to block estrogen from attaching to cancer cells.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2022
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
Fat cells produce an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
The hormone-stimulating supplement Prime Male contains lutein, a citrus flavonoid that helps to suppress the aromatase enzyme.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
The hormone-boosting supplement Prime Male includes the chemical luteolin, which is a citrus flavonoid that inhibits the aromatase enzyme.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
Examples of endocrine therapy include aromatase inhibitors and ovarian suppression medications to lower estrogen levels, as well as drugs like tamoxifen to block estrogen from attaching to cancer cells.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2022
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aromatase
noun
aro·ma·tase
ə-ˈrō-mə-ˌtās, -ˌtāz
: an enzyme or complex of enzymes that promotes the conversion of an androgen (as testosterone) into estrogens (as estradiol)
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