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    Glossary5α-reductase (Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase)

    enzyme converting testosterone into potent dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

    5α-reductase is an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a more potent androgen hormone. This enzyme plays a significant role in various biological processes, including the development of male characteristics and the regulation of hair growth. Inhibitors of 5α-reductase, such as finasteride, are commonly used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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