Cytochrome P450

Introduction: Anticancer drugs are usually biotransformed to active and/or inactive form by certain drug metabolizing enzymes. It is well recognized that cytochrome P450 enzymes (P450s) play a crucial role in the metabolism of various anticancer drugs. Cytochrome P450s constitute a large superfamily of heme-containing proteins and are widely distributed among many organisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi, plants and animals). To date, 57 functional genes and 58 pseudogenes have been discovered and identified

CYTOCHROME P450 2S1 Cytochrome P450s (CYPs) are monooxygenase proteins that catalyze the metabolism of exogenous and endogenous substrates. CYPs function as enzymes and are found in all kingdoms of life. The P in P450 refers to pigment and 450nm refers to the wavelength of CYPs in solution exposed to carbon monoxide (CO). CYPs belong to the superfamily of proteins containing a heme (iron) cofactor active site. The heme active site is tethered to the CYP protein via thiolate ligand derived from

following SL administration varies and can range from 40 minutes to 3.5 hours. Buprenorphine is highly protein bound (96%) and has a large volume of distribution. It is metabolized extensively to norbuprenorphine by N-dealkylation, primarily through cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4. The half-life of buprenorphine is long, and there is considerable variation in reported values of terminal elimination, with mean values ranging from 3 to 44 hours. Most of a dose of buprenorphine is eliminated in the feces, with approximately

As with any drug, efficacy and side-effects are dependent on drug metabolism. Strattera is primarily metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system through the liver. Genetically, individuals can have different activity of this enzyme. Based on this individuals can potentially be classified as “poor metabolizers” or “extensive metabolizers.” Due to slow metabolism of the drug, poor

water and soil. Hepatic and renal tubular necrosis is the typical manifestation of CCl4-intoxication however; the pathogenesis of CCl4-induced renal damage remains largely elusive [1]. CCl4 acts through activation of phase I cytochrome P450 system especially cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) with formation of reactive metabolites as trichloromethyl radicals (•CCl3) and peroxy trichloromethyl radicals (•OOCCl3). Free radicals cause oxidative damage of membrane lipids and proteins with subsequent impairment

andcatalase(CAT)andinducedhistopathological alterationsinthetestis.GOco-administrationamelioratedthereductionintestosteronelevelsanddramaticallyattenuated the furan-induced oxidative and histopathological changes. In addition, Go significantly down-regulated the increased caspase-3 and cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1) expression in the furan-treated testis. To the best ofourknowledge, this study is the first to demonstrate the furan-induced oxidative changes in the adult rat testis and the protective role of GO to

As mentioned in class, as well as in the Krishna (2008) article, the drug development and approval process is an extensive and costly endeavor. The goal of experimental medicine is to increase the efficiency of drug development by providing a better understanding of the drug’s mechanism(s) of action, dose response, efficacy, and safety, allowing the process to be accelerated for the most promising and efficacious candidates (Krishna, Herman, & Wagner, 2008). Preclinical testing begins with identifying

and specificity against a wide-panel of tumor cell lines, in vitro drug stability using both human and animal hepatocytes, microsomes, and S9 fractions, drug solubility and formulation for in vivo work, plasma protein binding, and inhibition of cytochrome p450 drug metabolizing enzymes. The Core additionally has experience in administering investigational compounds to multiple species by various routes (IV, IP, PO, SC) to evaluate both in vivo toxicology and drug pharmacokinetics and when requested

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Cultural and Physiology Implications of Diazepam in Regards to Chronic Use Across the Asian Community Every person metabolizes medications at different rates due to a variety of factors and only some factors can the exact explanation for observed differences between racial groups. When looking at psychoactive drugs, such as Diazepam, ethnical differences in consumption can be seen by observations of how the dug is metabolized. The genetic difference of rate of metabolism helps explain