A novel promoter controls Cyp19a1 gene expression in mouse adipose tissue

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aromatase, the key enzyme in estrogen biosynthesis, is encoded by the Cyp19a1 gene. Thus far, 3 unique untranslated first exons associated with distinct promoters in the mouse Cyp19a1 gene have been described (brain, ovary, and testi...

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Main Authors: Lin Zhihong, Yilmaz Mehmet B, Reierstad Scott, Brooks David C, Innes Joy, Zhao Hong, Bulun Serdar E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/37