5-Alpha-Reductase

5-alpha-reductase is an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotesterone (DHT), an endogenous androgen hormone. It plays a role in the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as facial hair growth, deepening of the voice, is essential for the growth and maintenance of the prostate gland. However, excessive levels can contribute to conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness.