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Aromatase Inhibitors

Meaning

Aromatase Inhibitors are pharmaceutical agents classified as selective enzyme blockers that target the aromatase enzyme complex. Their primary clinical action is to prevent the conversion of androgens, specifically testosterone, into estrogens, primarily estradiol. These compounds are vital in managing estrogen-dependent conditions or when reducing systemic estrogen levels is therapeutically necessary. They function by selectively binding to and inactivating the aromatase enzyme.