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11 - Xenobiotic metabolism 2 Flashcards

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Why do xenobiotics need to be modified to be removed?

A

They are often nonpolar and lilophilic

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What does phase 1 metabolism introduce to the xenobiotic?

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FUNCTIONAL GROUPS

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What are the 4 categories of metabolic activity?

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ultra-rapid metaboliser (↑xenobiotic metabolism)
extensive metaboliser (normal)
intermediate metaboliser
poor metaboliser

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What xenobiotics have been linked to increased expression of CYP3A enzymes?

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  • Indinavir (antiviral)
  • Cyclosporin (immuno-suppressant)
  • Carbamazepine (anticonvulsant)
  • Atorvastatin (HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor)
  • Tamoxifen (anti-hormone)
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What do xenobiotics such as St Johns Wort do to the CYP3A gene?

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Bind to the pregane X receptor (PXR) transcription factor.

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How does a ligand cause induction of the CYP3A gene?

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Interacts with the PXR receptor and the RXR (retinoid X receptor) heterodimer. Leads to upregulation of enzyme production.

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Why should grapefruit juice not be taken with Felodipine?

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Grapefruit juice is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor (64%)

Elevates felodipine plasma concentration

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What are the 2 competing pathways for ethanol metabolism?

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ADH: High affinity, Low capacity
CYP2E1: Low affinity, High capacity

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What is the gene that produces ROS through reduction of O2 and is strongly induced by alcohol?

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CYP2E1

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What are the 3 pathways of paracetamol metabolism?

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1) Sulfation by PAPS
2) Glucuronidation by UDPGA
3) NAPQI production (toxic) by CYP2E1

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What is needed for detoxification of NAPQI?

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Glutathione

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NAPQI is an _____ and will react with nucleophilic centres (e.g. __ groups)
Glutathione (GSH), a _______

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NAPQI is an electrophile and will react with nucleophilic centres (e.g. SH groups)
Glutathione (GSH), a sacrificial nucleophile

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Why is CYP2E1 metabolism of paracetamol reduced when the drug is administered alongside ethanol?

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Ethanol is a CYP2E1 substrate so competes with other substrates before CYP2E1 is induced

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What is the gene that produces ROS through reduction of O2 and is strongly induced by alcohol?

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CYP2E1

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What are the 3 pathways of paracetamol metabolism?

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1) Sulfation by PAPS
2) Glucuronidation by UDPGA
3) NAPQI production (toxic) by CYP2E1

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What is needed for detoxification of NAPQI?

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Glutathione

17
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NAPQI is an _____ and will react with nucleophilic centres (e.g. __ groups)
Glutathione (GSH), a _______

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NAPQI is an electrophile and will react with nucleophilic centres (e.g. SH groups)
Glutathione (GSH), a sacrificial nucleophile

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Why is CYP2E1 metabolism of paracetamol reduced when the drug is administered alongside ethanol?

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Ethanol is a CYP2E1 substrate so competes with other substrates before CYP2E1 is induced

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