Reaction catalyzed by aromatase (1.14.14.14)
+
3
+
3
=
+
+
4
H2O
+
3
16alpha-hydroxytestosterone
+
3 O2
+
3 reduced flavoprotein
=
(16alpha,17beta)-estra-1(10),2,4-triene-3,16,17-triol
+
formate
+
4 H2O
+
3 oxidized flavoprotein