Estradiol 17-Alpha
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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