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Abstract
About 30 different human cytochrome P450 (P450) enzymes have now been characterized in considerable detail. It is possible to elucidate their catalytic specificities towards drugs, steroids, carcinogens, and other potential substrates with in vitro assays. It is also possible to ascertain the levels of individual P450 enzymes in humans with the use of drugs, after appropriate assay validation. The ability to discern catalytic selectivity and levels of P450 enzymes within individuals offers considerable potential in drug development, prevention of undesirable drug-drug interactions, and understanding the etiology of diseases resulting from exposure to potentially toxic and carcinogenic chemicals.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8296317 DOI: 10.1016/0378-4274(94)90156-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Toxicol Lett ISSN: 0378-4274 Impact factor: 4.372