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Aromatase: An enzyme 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.
The growth of some breast cancers is promoted by estrogens. For example, the drug letrozole (brand name: Femara) is an antiestrogen sometimes used to treat such estrogen-dependent tumors. The drug acts by inhibiting the enzyme aromatase which lowers the level of the estrogen, estradiol.
Definition Aromatase inhibitors are a class of hormone drugs. They inhibit aromatase, an enzyme that regulates the production of estrogen . Purpose The aromatase ...
ERDs in breast cancer treatment ... Aromatase inhibitors stop the production of estrogen in post-menopausal women.
Links to NCI Materials. Many breast tumors are "estrogen sensitive," meaning the hormone estrogen helps them to grow. Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) can help block the growth ...
Aromatase: An enzyme involved in the production of estrogen that acts by catalyzing the conversion of testosterone (an androgen) to estradiol (an estrogen).
aromatase inhibitor natural supplements and herbal products ... Aromatase Inhibitors benefit and side effects, toxicity, caution, danger, review of studies by Ray Sahelian ...