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CYP19A1 Polymorphisms

Meaning

CYP19A1 polymorphisms refer to naturally occurring variations in the DNA sequence of the gene that encodes the aromatase enzyme, also known as Cytochrome P450 19A1. These specific genetic differences can alter the enzyme’s structural stability, expression level, or catalytic efficiency in various tissues. Clinically, these polymorphisms are significant because they influence an individual’s intrinsic rate of androgen conversion into estrogen, directly impacting their lifetime hormonal profile and related health risks.