Polymorphism of cytochrome P-450 in humans.
Polymorphism of cytochrome P-450 in humans.
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DOI:
10.1016/0165-6147(89)90207-1
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发表时间:
1989-03
影响因子:
13.8
通讯作者:
F. Guengerich
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作者:
F. Guengerich
A number of different cytochrome P-450 proteins are found in human liver and other tissues. These enzymes oxidize drugs and carcinogens as well as endogenous chemicals such as steroids and eicosanoids. As Peter Guengerich explains, activities of individual cytochrome P-450 enzymes vary among individuals as a result of both genetic and environmental influences; in some cases, the mechanisms are known. Such variation can have major influences in determining drug toxicity, inborn errors of steroid metabolism, and possibly cancer risk.Cytochrome P-450 (P-450) enzymes catalyse the oxidation of drugs, carcinogens and other xenobiotics in addition to compounds endogenous to the body. Studies with experimental animals and with humans suggest that as many as 20 or more different P-450 genes may be expressed in the body at one time (Table I; Refs 14). Several lines of evidence suggest that the activities vary widely in humans and that the consequences of interindividual variation are of pharmacological importance. Those who metabolize drugs at slower rates than normal (poor metabolizers, or ‘PM’subjects) will accumulate the parent drug and any sideeffects will be enhanced because of increased pharmacological response; secondary pathways leading to toxic products may also be favored5s6.