Drug Metabolism in the Liver

作者:Almazroo, Omar Abdulhameed; Miah, Mohammad Kowser; Venkataramanan, Raman*
来源:Clinics in Liver Disease, 2017, 21(1): 1-+.
DOI:10.1016/j.cld.2016.08.001

摘要

Metabolism is a biotransformation process, where endogenous and exogenous compounds are converted to more polar products to facilitate their elimination from the body. The process of metabolism is divided into 3 phases. Phase I metabolism involves functionalization reactions. Phase II drug metabolism is a conjugation reaction. Phase III refers to transporter-mediated elimination of drug and/or metabolites from body normally via liver, gut, kidney, or lung. This review presents basic information on drug-metabolizing enzymes and potential factors that might affect the metabolic capacities of the enzyme or alter drug response or drug mediated toxicities.

  • 出版日期2017-2