Gender differences in the regulation of P450 aromatase expression and activity in human adipose tissue
International Journal of ObesityPublished 1 July 2000
Philip G. McTernan, A Anwar, MC Eggo, A H Barnett, PM Stewart, Sudhesh Kumar
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Abstract
This study shows intrinsic gender differences in the regulation of aromatase, suggesting that differential enzyme regulation may affect sex steroid metabolism to alter the pattern of fat distribution between the sexes.
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