Electronic Resource
Palo Alto, Calif.
:
Annual Reviews
Annual Review of Pharmacology
46 (2006), S. 41-64
ISSN:
0362-1642
Source:
Annual Reviews Electronic Back Volume Collection 1932-2001ff
Topics:
Medicine
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Most xenobiotics that enter the body are subjected to metabolism that functions primarily to facilitate their elimination. Metabolism of certain xenobiotics can also result in the production of electrophilic derivatives that can cause cell toxicity and transformation. Many xenobiotics can also activate receptors that in turn induce the expression of genes encoding xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and xenobiotic transporters. However, there are marked species differences in the way mammals respond to xenobiotics, which are due in large part to molecular differences in receptors and xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes. This presents a problem in extrapolating data obtained with rodent model systems to humans. There are also polymorphisms in xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes that can impact drug therapy and cancer susceptibility. In an effort to generate more reliable in vivo systems to study and predict human response to xenobiotics, humanized mice are under development.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.pharmtox.45.120403.100007
|
Location |
Call Number |
Expected |
Availability |
