Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 26, Problem 31P
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The cytochrome P450 system generally digests most of the medicinally useful drugs. The reason for the clinical use of the knowledge of individual polymorphisms should be determined.

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Enzymes that are produced from the cytochrome P450 genes usually facilitates the synthesis and metabolism of several chemicals and molecules within cells. Common variations in the cytochrome P450 genes can influence the role of the enzymes.

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