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Cytochrome P450: Polymorphisms and Roles in Cancer, Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 24 Aug 2018
Elfaki Imadeldin, Mir Rashid, Almutairi Fahad M, Duhier Faisel M Abu
Abstract excerpt
Cytochromes P450s (CYPs) constitute a superfamily of enzymes that catalyze the metabolism of drugs and other substances. Endogenous substrates of CYPs include eicosanoids, estradiol, arachidonic acids, cholesterol, vitamin D and neurotransmitters. Exogenous substrates of CYPs include the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and about 80% of currently used drugs. Some isoforms can activate procarcinogens to ultimate...
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