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The primary role of hepatic metabolism in idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology - 1 Mar 2012
Amacher David E
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INTRODUCTION: Idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a rare, serious and sometimes fatal condition that lacks an effective clinical countermeasure. Polymorphisms of bioactivation/toxification pathways via the Phase I drug-metabolizing enzymes, Phase II detoxification reactions and Phase III excretion/transport, together with immunological factors, are predisposing factors for some DILI. AREAS COVERED:...
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