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'''Aromatase''' is an [[enzyme]] that oxidizes the 3- and 17-positions of steroids, including reactions that convert androgenic steroids (testosterone) into estrogenic steroids (estrogen). | '''Aromatase''' is an [[enzyme]] that removes the C-19 methyl group and oxidizes the 3- and 17-positions of steroids, including reactions that convert androgenic steroids (testosterone) into estrogenic steroids (estrogen). | ||
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Aromatase is an enzyme that removes the C-19 methyl group and oxidizes the 3- and 17-positions of steroids, including reactions that convert androgenic steroids (testosterone) into estrogenic steroids (estrogen).