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GO: Molecular Function

aromatase activity

Term ID
GO:0070330
Synonyms
  • estrogen synthetase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: 3 O2 + 3 reduced [NADPH--hemoprotein reductase] + testosterone = 17beta-estradiol + formate + 4 H+ + 4 H2O + 3 oxidized [NADPH--hemoprotein reductase]. Also converts androst-4-ene-3,17-dione into estrone. 1.14.14.14
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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