aromatiseksi
Aromatiksi refers to a process in organic chemistry where an aromatic compound undergoes a transformation that results in the formation of a new aromatic ring or the modification of an existing one. This term is often used in the context of steroid chemistry, particularly in the conversion of androgens and estrogens into more potent or stable forms. The process typically involves the addition of a hydroxyl group or the removal of hydrogen atoms, facilitated by enzymes known as aromatases.
Aromatase is a cytochrome P450 enzyme (specifically CYP19A1) that catalyzes the conversion of androgens, such as
In a broader chemical sense, aromatization can also describe the formation of aromatic compounds from non-aromatic
Aromatase inhibitors are pharmaceutical agents that block the activity of aromatase, thereby reducing estrogen production. These