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L R Nelson1, S E Bulun

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60612, USA. lrnelson@uic.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|August 21, 2001
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The enzyme aromatase converts androgens to estrogens in various tissues beyond the ovaries. This extraglandular estrogen production significantly impacts physiology and disease, influenced by factors like body weight and age.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Estradiol is primarily known as an ovarian product, but extraglandular synthesis occurs in multiple tissues.
  • Adipose tissue and skin are significant contributors to circulating estrogens.
  • Aromatase, the enzyme responsible for estrogen synthesis from androgens, is present in various human cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of extraglandular estrogen production in normal physiology and disease.
  • To investigate the tissue-specific expression and regulation of aromatase.
  • To understand the implications of local estrogen biosynthesis in various pathophysiological states.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on aromatase expression and function.

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  • Analysis of extraglandular estrogen production in relation to body weight, age, and disease states.
  • Examination of aromatase promoter usage in different human tissues and cell types.

    • Main Results:

    • Extraglandular aromatase in adipose tissue and skin contributes significantly to peripheral estrogen formation, increasing with body weight and age.
    • Elevated local estrogen concentrations due to aromatase activity are implicated in conditions like endometrial hyperplasia, breast cancer, and endometriosis.
    • Aromatase expression is regulated by tissue-specific promoters, with complex switches observed in response to physiological and pathological stimuli.

    Conclusions:

    • Extraglandular estrogen production by aromatase is crucial in both normal physiology (e.g., bone health) and disease pathogenesis.
    • Tissue-specific regulation of aromatase via alternative promoters allows for complex, context-dependent control of local estrogen biosynthesis.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is vital for developing targeted therapies for estrogen-dependent diseases.