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CYP19A1 Variants

Meaning

CYP19A1 variants refer to different polymorphic forms or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the gene that encodes the aromatase enzyme, which is officially named Cytochrome P450 19A1. Aromatase is the sole enzyme responsible for the critical biological process of converting androgens into estrogens. These genetic variants can significantly alter the enzyme’s activity, thereby influencing an individual’s circulating and local sex hormone levels.