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Vmax

Meaning

Vmax, in the context of enzymatic kinetics relevant to hormonal metabolism, represents the maximum rate at which a specific enzyme can convert its substrate into product when the enzyme is fully saturated with that substrate. For example, in the context of 5-alpha reductase activity, Vmax defines the absolute upper limit of DHT production achievable by that enzyme pool. Understanding Vmax helps characterize the total enzymatic capacity within a system.