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<StructureSection load='3EQM' size='350' side='right' scene='' caption=''Crystal structure of human placental aromatase cytochrome P450 in complex with androstenedione [[3eqm]] '> | <StructureSection load='3EQM' size='350' side='right' scene='' caption=''Crystal structure of human placental aromatase cytochrome P450 in complex with androstenedione [[3eqm]] '> | ||
[[Aromatase]] ([[EC]] [[Oxidoreductase|1.14.14.1]]) belongs to the [[Cytochrome P450]] family (CYP). During aromatization reactions, aromatase forms an electron-transfer complex with its partner, [[NADPH-Cytochrome_P450_Reductase|NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase]]. This enzyme is localized in the endoplasmic reticulum of the cell, and tissue specific promoters regulate its activity.<ref> PMID:21125383 </ref> In a number of species, including humans, aromatase can be found throughout the body in places such as the brain, gonads, blood vessels, endometrium, skin, bone and tissues including the placenta and adipose tissue.<ref> PMID: 11427156 </ref> | [[Aromatase]] ([[EC]] [[Oxidoreductase|1.14.14.1]]) belongs to the [[Cytochrome P450]] family (CYP). During aromatization reactions, aromatase forms an electron-transfer complex with its partner, [[NADPH-Cytochrome_P450_Reductase|NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase]]. This enzyme is localized in the endoplasmic reticulum of the cell, and tissue specific promoters regulate its activity.<ref> PMID:21125383 </ref> In a number of species, including humans, aromatase can be found throughout the body in places such as the brain, gonads, blood vessels, endometrium, skin, bone and tissues including the placenta and adipose tissue.<ref> PMID: 11427156 </ref> | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
