Estradiol 17-Alpha

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Overview

Estradiol 17-Alpha is one of the two forms of Estradiol (an Estrogen hormone).  It is less biologically active (i.e. it is weaker) than the Estradiol 17-Beta form of Estradiol.

Estradiol 17-Alpha may Inhibit these Potentially Toxic Substances

Proteins

 Estradiol 17-Alpha may inhibit the ability of Amyloid-Beta Protein to destroy Neurons. 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Estradiol 17-Alpha

Enzymes

 Estradiol 17 Alpha-Dehydrogenase catalyzes the conversion of Estradiol17-Alpha to Estrone.

 

Hormones

 Estradiol 17-Alpha can be converted to Estrone (via the Estradiol 17 Alpha-Dehydrogenase enzyme).

 

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