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Polymorphism of human cytochrome P450 2D6 and its clinical significance: Part I.
Clinical pharmacokinetics - 1 Jan 2009
Zhou Shu-Feng
Abstract excerpt
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 is one of the most investigated CYPs in relation to genetic polymorphism, but accounts for only a small percentage of all hepatic CYPs (approximately 2-4%). There is a large interindividual variation in the enzyme activity of CYP2D6. The enzyme is largely non-inducible and metabolizes approximately 25% of current drugs. Typical substrates for CYP2D6 are largely lipophilic bases and...
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