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  1. Yan P, Eng OC, Yu CJ
    Curr Drug Metab, 2018;19(11):917-929.
    PMID: 29804525 DOI: 10.2174/1389200219666180528090237
    BACKGROUND: Cytochrome P450 2S1 (CYP2S1) is one of the 'orphan' CYPs, which is expressed primarily among extra-hepatic tissues and it is inducible by dioxin. Although the contribution of extra-hepatic CYPs in drug metabolism is considered less significant, they play more important roles in leading to in situ toxicity in organs with higher expression.

    METHOD: A non-systemic search was performed to review articles relevant to CYP2S1 in literature. This review will update the findings related to the expression and regulation of CYP2S1 gene and protein, substrate profiles and metabolism mechanisms, genetic polymorphisms, and their association with diseases.

    RESULTS: The expression of CYP2S1 was mainly in the epithelium of portal of entry organs such as respiratory and gastrointestinal tract. Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AHR) is believed to be partly involved in the induction of CYP2S1. CYP2S1 was found to activate and deactivate pro-drugs which resulted in toxicity and detoxification of carcinogens. The current knowledge of the endogenous functions of CYP2S1 is largely related to cell proliferation and lipid metabolisms. Several polymorphic alleles of CYP2S1 have been reported and documented to date.

    CONCLUSION: Molecular-based investigations should be performed to better understand the regulation mechanism of CYP2S1 in various cells and tissues. It is pivotal to establish optimum expression and incubation systems in vitro to elucidate the substrate specificity of CYP2S1 and characterise the genetic consequences of variant CYP2S1 in vitro.

    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  2. Dorji PW, Tshering G, Na-Bangchang K
    J Clin Pharm Ther, 2019 Aug;44(4):508-524.
    PMID: 30980418 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.12835
    WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: Genetic polymorphism is one of the most important factors responsible for interindividual and interethnic variability in drug response. Studies in major populations, ie, Caucasians, Asians, and Africans, have provided evidence of differences in the genotype frequencies of major drug-metabolizing enzyme cytochrome P450 (CYP). This study aimed to review systematically, all relevant articles related to the genetic polymorphisms in CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A5 in South-East and East Asian (SEEA) populations.

    METHODS: Articles that report genetic polymorphisms, genotype frequencies and allele frequencies in CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A5 were retrieved from the PubMed database.

    RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: A total of 86 studies that fulfilled the eligibility criteria representing different ethnic populations of SEEA, ie, Burmese, Chinese, Japanese, Karen ethnic minority, Korean, Malaysian, Philippino, Singaporean, Taiwanese, Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese, were included in the analysis. In general, the genotype frequencies across SEEA populations are comparable. The CYP2C9*1/*1 (69.3%-99.1%), *1/*3 (2.3%-20.1%) and *3/*3 (0%-2.2%) genotypes are reported in most SEEA populations. Six major CYP2C19 genotypes, ie, *1/*1 (6.25%-88.07%), *1/*2 (21.5%-86.46%), *1/*3 (0.8%-15.8%), *2/*2 (3.4%-14.5%), *2/*3 (0%-7.3%) and *3/*3 (0%-10.2%), are reported in most SEEA populations. Major CYP2D6 genotypes include *10/*10 (0%-69.6%), *1/*1 (0%-61.21%) and *1/*10 (0%-62.0%). Major CYP3A5 genotypes are *3/*3 (2.0%-71.4%), *1/*3 (16.0%-57.1%) and *1/*1 (0%-82.0%). Genotyping of abnormal genotypes of CYP2C9 (*1/*3), CYP2C19 (*1/*2, *1/*3), CYP3A5 (*1/*3) and CYP2D6 (*5/*10) associated with IM (Intermediate metabolizer) status, may be clinically beneficial in SEEA populations. Similarly, with CYP2C19 (*2/*2, *2/*3), CYP2D6 (*5/*5 ) linked to PM (Poor metabolizer), CYP2D6 (*10/*10, *1/*5 and to lesser extent *1/*4, *2/*5, *10/*41, *10/*49, *10/*14) and CYP3A5 (*1/*1) associated with EM (extensive metabolizer).

    WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION: Sufficient number of studies has provided comparable results in general. This review suggests that comparable genotype frequencies of CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A5 exist among the SEEA populations. It is noted that more research data are reported from East Asians compared with South-East Asians. Concerned efforts are required to establish partnerships among SEEA countries that will ensure sufficient data from South-East Asian countries which will assist in establishing the databases for SEEA populations.

    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics*
  3. Dong AN, Ahemad N, Pan Y, Palanisamy UD, Yiap BC, Ong CE
    Drug Metab Bioanal Lett, 2022;15(1):51-63.
    PMID: 35049443 DOI: 10.2174/1872312815666220113125232
    BACKGROUND: Genetic polymorphism of cytochrome P450 (CYP) contributes to variability in drug metabolism, clearance, and response. This study aimed to investigate the functional and molecular basis for altered ligand binding and catalysis in CYP2D6*14A and CYP2D6*14B, two unique alleles common in the Asian population.

    METHODS: CYP proteins expressed in Escherichia coli were studied using the substrate 3-cyano-7- ethoxycoumarin (CEC) and inhibitor probes (quinidine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, terbinafine) in the enzyme assay. Computer modelling was additionally used to create three-dimensional structures of the CYP2D6*14 variants.

    RESULTS: Kinetics data indicated significantly reduced intrinsic clearance in CYP2D6*14 variants, suggesting that P34S, G169R, R296C, and S486T substitutions worked cooperatively to alter the conformation of the active site that negatively impacted the deethylase activity of CYP2D6. For the inhibition studies, IC50 values decreased in quinidine, paroxetine, and terbinafine but increased in fluoxetine, suggesting a varied ligand-specific susceptibility to inhibition. Molecular docking further demonstrated the role of P34S and R296C in altering access channel dimensions, thereby affecting ligand access and binding and subsequently resulting in varied inhibition potencies.

    CONCLUSION: In summary, the differential selectivity of CYP2D6*14 variants for the ligands (substrate and inhibitor) was governed by the alteration of the active site and access channel architecture induced by the natural mutations found in the alleles.

    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics
  4. Jatta N, Stanslas J, Yong ACH, Ho WC, Wan Ahmad Kammal WSL, Chua EW, et al.
    Clin Exp Med, 2023 Dec;23(8):4141-4152.
    PMID: 37480404 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-023-01142-w
    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations and multifactorial etiologies ranging from environmental to genetic. SLE is associated with dysregulated immunological reactions, with increased immune complex formation leading to end-organ damages such as lupus nephritis, cutaneous lupus, and musculoskeletal disorders. Lupus treatment aims to reduce disease activity, prevent organ damage, and improve long-term patient survival and quality of life. Antimalarial, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is used as a first-line systemic treatment for lupus. It has shown profound efficacy in lupus and its associated conditions. However, wide variation in terms of clinical response to this drug has been observed among this group of patients. This variability has limited the potential of HCQ to achieve absolute clinical benefits. Several factors, including genetic polymorphisms of cytochrome P450 enzymes, have been stipulated as key entities leading to this inter-individual variation. Thus, there is a need for more studies to understand the role of genetic polymorphisms in CYP450 enzymes in the clinical response to HCQ. Focusing on the role of genetic polymorphism on whole blood HCQ in lupus disorder, this review aims to highlight up-to-date pathophysiology of SLE, the mechanism of action of HCQ, and finally the role of genetic polymorphism of CYP450 enzymes on whole blood HCQ level as well as clinical response in lupus.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/therapeutic use
  5. Rasool S, Mohamed R
    Protoplasma, 2016 Sep;253(5):1197-209.
    PMID: 26364028 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-015-0884-4
    Cytochrome P450s constitute the largest family of enzymatic proteins in plants acting on various endogenous and xenobiotic molecules. They are monooxygenases that insert one oxygen atom into inert hydrophobic molecules to make them more reactive and hydro-soluble. Besides for physiological functions, the extremely versatile cytochrome P450 biocatalysts are highly demanded in the fields of biotechnology, medicine, and phytoremediation. The nature of reactions catalyzed by P450s is irreversible, which makes these enzymes attractions in the evolution of plant metabolic pathways. P450s are prime targets in metabolic engineering approaches for improving plant defense against insects and pathogens and for production of secondary metabolites such as the anti-neoplastic drugs taxol or indole alkaloids. The emerging examples of P450 involvement in natural product synthesis in traditional medicinal plant species are becoming increasingly interesting, as they provide new alternatives to modern medicines. In view of the divergent roles of P450s, we review their classification and nomenclature, functions and evolution, role in biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, and use as tools in pharmacology.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/classification*; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  6. Avicor SW, Wajidi MF, El-Garj FM, Jaal Z, Yahaya ZS
    Protein J, 2014 Oct;33(5):457-64.
    PMID: 25199940 DOI: 10.1007/s10930-014-9580-z
    Mosquito coils are insecticides commonly used for protection against mosquitoes due to their toxic effects on mosquito populations. These effects on mosquitoes could induce the expression of metabolic enzymes in exposed populations as a counteractive measure. Cytochrome P450 family 4 (CYP4) are metabolic enzymes associated with a wide range of biological activities including insecticide resistance. In this study, the efficacies of three commercial mosquito coils with different pyrethroid active ingredients were assessed and their potential to induce the expression of CYP4 genes in Aedes albopictus analyzed by real-time quantitative PCR. Coils containing 0.3 % D-allethrin and 0.005 % metofluthrin exacted profound toxic effects on Ae. albopictus, inducing high mortalities (≥90 %) compared to the 0.2 % D-allethrin reference coil. CYP4H42 and CYP4H43 expressions were significantly higher in 0.3 % D-allethrin treated mosquitoes compared to the other treated populations. Short-term (KT50) exposure to mosquito coils induced significantly higher expression of both genes in 0.005 % metofluthrin exposed mosquitoes. These results suggest the evaluated products provided better protection than the reference coil; however, they also induced the expression of metabolic genes which could impact negatively on personal protection against mosquito.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  7. Chan HH, Wajidi MF, Zairi J
    J Insect Sci, 2014;14:163.
    PMID: 25399430 DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/ieu025
    Cytochrome P450 monooxygenase (P450) is a superfamily of enzymes that is important in metabolism of endogenous and exogenous compounds. In insects, these enzymes confer resistance to insecticides through its metabolic activities. Members of P450 from family 6 in insects are known to play a role in such function. In this study, we have isolated seven novel family 6 P450 from Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae), a vector of dengue and chikungunya fever. Induction profile of these seven genes was studied using several insecticides and xenobiotics. It was found that deltamethrin and permethrin did not induce expression of any genes. Another insecticide, temephos, inhibited expression of CYP6P15 for fivefold and twofold for CYP6N29, CYP6Y7, and CYP6Z18. In addition, copper II sulfate induced expression of CYP6M17 and CYP6N28 for up to sixfold. Benzothiazole (BZT), a tire leachate induced the expression of CYP6M17 by fourfold, CYP6N28 by sevenfold, but inhibited the expression of CYP6P15 for threefold and CYP6Y7 for twofold. Meanwhile, piperonyl butoxide (PBO) induced the expression CYP6N28 (twofold), while it inhibited the expression of CYP6P15 (fivefold) and CYP6Y7 (twofold). Remarkably, all seven genes were induced two- to eightfold by acetone in larval stage, but not adult stage. Expression of CYP6N28 was twofold higher, while expression of CYP6P15 was 15-fold lower in adult than larva. The other five P450s were not differentially expressed between the larvae and adult. This finding showed that acetone can be a good inducer of P450 in Ae. albopictus. On the other hand, temephos can act as good suppressor of P450, which may affect its own bioefficacy because it needs to be bioactivated by P450. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on acetone-inducible P450 in insects. Further study is needed to characterize the mechanisms involved in acetone induction in P450.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/biosynthesis; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics*
  8. Lim SYM, Alshagga M, Kong C, Alshawsh MA, Alshehade SA, Pan Y
    Arch Toxicol, 2022 12;96(12):3163-3174.
    PMID: 36175686 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-022-03382-3
    With more than 80 cytochrome P450 (CYP) encoding genes found in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), the cyp35 genes are one of the important genes involved in many biological processes such as fatty acid synthesis and storage, xenobiotic stress response, dauer and eggshell formation, and xenobiotic metabolism. The C. elegans CYP35 subfamily consisted of A, B, C, and D, which have the closest homolog to human CYP2 family. C. elegans homologs could answer part of the hunt for human disease genes. This review aims to provide an overview of CYP35 in C. elegans and their human homologs, to explore the roles of CYP35 in various C. elegans biological processes, and how the genes of cyp35 upregulation or downregulation are influenced by biological processes, upon exposure to xenobiotics or changes in diet and environment. The C. elegans CYP35 gene expression could be upregulated by heavy metals, pesticides, anti-parasitic and anti-chemotherapeutic agents, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), nanoparticles, drugs, and organic chemical compounds. Among the cyp35 genes, cyp-35A2 is involved in most of the C. elegans biological processes regulation. Further venture of cyp35 genes, the closest homolog of CYP2 which is the largest family of human CYPs, may have the power to locate cyps gene targets, discovery of novel therapeutic strategies, and possibly a successful medical regime to combat obesity, cancers, and cyps gene-related diseases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism
  9. Hatta FH, Aklillu E
    OMICS, 2015 Dec;19(12):777-81.
    PMID: 26669712 DOI: 10.1089/omi.2015.0159
    CYP2C9 enzyme contributes to the metabolism of several pharmaceuticals and xenobiotics and yet displays large person-to-person and interethnic variation. Understanding the mechanisms of CYP2C9 variation is thus of immense importance for personalized medicine and rational therapeutics. A genetic variant of P450 (cytochrome) oxidoreductase (POR), a CYP450 redox partner, is reported to influence CYP2C9 metabolic activity in vitro. We investigated the impact of a common variant, POR*28, on CYP2C9 metabolic activity in humans. 148 healthy Swedish and 146 healthy Korean volunteers were genotyped for known CYP2C9 defective variant alleles (CYP2C9*2, *3). The CYP2C9 phenotype was determined using a single oral dose of 50 mg losartan. Excluding oral contraceptive (OC) users and carriers of 2C9*2 and *3 alleles, 117 Korean and 65 Swedish were genotyped for POR*5, *13 and *28 using Taqman assays. The urinary losartan to its metabolite E-3174 metabolic ratio (MR) was used as an index of CYP2C9 metabolic activity. The allele frequency of the POR*28 variant allele in Swedes and Koreans was 29% and 44%, respectively. POR*5 and *13 were absent in both study populations. Considering the CYP2C9*1/*1 genotypes only, the CYP2C9 metabolic activity was 1.40-fold higher in carriers of POR*28 allele than non-carriers among Swedes (p = 0.02). By contrast, no influence of the POR*28 on CYP2C9 activity was found in Koreans (p = 0.68). The multivariate analysis showed that ethnicity, POR genotype, and smoking were strong predictors of CYP2C9 MR (p < 0.05). This is the first report to implicate the importance of POR*28 genetic variation for CYP2C9 metabolic activity in humans. These findings contribute to current efforts for global personalized medicine and using medicines by taking into account pharmacogenetic and phenotypic variations.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics*; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  10. Ang SS, Salleh AB, Chor AL, Normi YM, Tejo BA, Rahman MB
    Comput Biol Chem, 2015 Jun;56:19-29.
    PMID: 25766878 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2015.02.015
    Cytochrome P450s are a superfamily of heme monooxygenases which catalyze a wide range of biochemical reactions. The reactions involve the introduction of an oxygen atom into an inactivated carbon of a compound which is essential to produce an intermediate of a hydroxylated product. The diversity of chemical reactions catalyzed by cytochrome P450s has led to their increased demand in numerous industrial and biotechnology applications. A recent study showed that a gene sequence encoding a CYP was found in the genome of Bacillus lehensis G1, and this gene shared structural similarity with the bacterial vitamin D hydroxylase (Vdh) from Pseudonocardia autotrophica. The objectives of present study was to mine, for a novel CYP from a new isolate B. lehensis G1 alkaliphile and determine the biological properties and functionalities of CYP in this bacterium. Our study employed the usage of computational methods to search for the novel CYP from CYP structural databases to identify the conserved pattern, functional domain and sequence properties of the uncharacterized CYP from B. lehensis G1. A computational homology model of the protein's structure was generated and a docking analysis was performed to provide useful structural knowledge on the enzyme's possible substrate and their interaction. Sequence analysis indicated that the newly identified CYP, termed CYP107CB2, contained the fingerprint heme binding sequence motif FxxGxxxCxG at position 336-345 as well as other highly conserved motifs characteristic of cytochrome P450 proteins. Using docking studies, we identified Ser-79, Leu-81, Val-231, Val-279, Val-383, Ala-232, Thr-236 and Thr-283 as important active site residues capable of stabilizing interactions with several potential substrates, including vitamin D3, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and 1α-hydroxyvitamin D3, in which all substrates docked proximally to the enzyme's heme center. Biochemical analysis indicated that CYP107CB2 is a biologically active protein to produce 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 from 1α-hydroxyvitamin D3. Based on these results, we conclude that the novel CYP107CB2 identified from B. lehensis G1 is a putative vitamin D hydroxylase which is possibly capable of catalyzing the bioconversion of parental vitamin D3 to calcitriol, or related metabolic products.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/chemistry
  11. Ariffin NM, Islahudin F, Kumolosasi E, Makmor-Bakry M
    Parasitol Res, 2019 Mar;118(3):1011-1018.
    PMID: 30706164 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-019-06210-3
    Eliminating the Plasmodium vivax malaria parasite infection remains challenging. One of the main problems is its capacity to form hypnozoites that potentially lead to recurrent infections. At present, primaquine is the only drug used for the management of hypnozoites. However, the effects of primaquine may differ from one individual to another. The aim of this work is to determine new measures to reduce P. vivax recurrence, through primaquine metabolism and host genetics. A genetic study of MAO-A, CYP2D6, CYP1A2 and CYP2C19 and their roles in primaquine metabolism was undertaken of healthy volunteers (n = 53). The elimination rate constant (Ke) and the metabolite-to-parent drug concentration ratio (Cm/Cp) were obtained to assess primaquine metabolism. Allelic and genotypic analysis showed that polymorphisms MAO-A (rs6323, 891G>T), CYP2D6 (rs1065852, 100C>T) and CYP2C19 (rs4244285, 19154G>A) significantly influenced primaquine metabolism. CYP1A2 (rs762551, -163C>A) did not influence primaquine metabolism. In haplotypic analysis, significant differences in Ke (p = 0.00) and Cm/Cp (p = 0.05) were observed between individuals with polymorphisms, GG-MAO-A (891G>T), CT-CYP2D6 (100C>T) and GG-CYP2C19 (19154G>A), and individuals with polymorphisms, TT-MAO-A (891G>T), TT-CYP2D6 (100C>T) and AA-CYP2C19 (19154G>A), as well as polymorphisms, GG-MAO-A (891G>T), TT-CYP2D6 (100C>T) and GA-CYP2C19 (19154G>A). Thus, individuals with CYP2D6 polymorphisms had slower primaquine metabolism activity. The potential significance of genetic roles in primaquine metabolism and exploration of these might help to further optimise the management of P. vivax infection.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  12. Heskes AM, Sundram TCM, Boughton BA, Jensen NB, Hansen NL, Crocoll C, et al.
    Plant J, 2018 03;93(5):943-958.
    PMID: 29315936 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.13822
    Vitex agnus-castus L. (Lamiaceae) is a medicinal plant historically used throughout the Mediterranean region to treat menstrual cycle disorders, and is still used today as a clinically effective treatment for premenstrual syndrome. The pharmaceutical activity of the plant extract is linked to its ability to lower prolactin levels. This feature has been attributed to the presence of dopaminergic diterpenoids that can bind to dopamine receptors in the pituitary gland. Phytochemical analyses of V. agnus-castus show that it contains an enormous array of structurally related diterpenoids and, as such, holds potential as a rich source of new dopaminergic drugs. The present work investigated the localisation and biosynthesis of diterpenoids in V. agnus-castus. With the assistance of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation-mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI), diterpenoids were localised to trichomes on the surface of fruit and leaves. Analysis of a trichome-specific transcriptome database, coupled with expression studies, identified seven candidate genes involved in diterpenoid biosynthesis: three class II diterpene synthases (diTPSs); three class I diTPSs; and a cytochrome P450 (CYP). Combinatorial assays of the diTPSs resulted in the formation of a range of different diterpenes that can account for several of the backbones of bioactive diterpenoids observed in V. agnus-castus. The identified CYP, VacCYP76BK1, was found to catalyse 16-hydroxylation of the diol-diterpene, peregrinol, to labd-13Z-ene-9,15,16-triol when expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Notably, this product is a potential intermediate in the biosynthetic pathway towards bioactive furan- and lactone-containing diterpenoids that are present in this species.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism
  13. Ang SS, Salleh AB, Chor LT, Normi YM, Tejo BA, Rahman MBA, et al.
    Protein J, 2018 04;37(2):180-193.
    PMID: 29508210 DOI: 10.1007/s10930-018-9764-z
    The bioconversion of vitamin D3 catalyzed by cytochrome P450 (CYP) requires 25-hydroxylation and subsequent 1α-hydroxylation to produce the hormonal activated 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3. Vitamin D3 25-hydroxylase catalyses the first step in the vitamin D3 biosynthetic pathway, essential in the de novo activation of vitamin D3. A CYP known as CYP107CB2 has been identified as a novel vitamin D hydroxylase in Bacillus lehensis G1. In order to deepen the understanding of this bacterial origin CYP107CB2, its detailed biological functions as well as biochemical characteristics were defined. CYP107CB2 was characterized through the absorption spectral analysis and accordingly, the enzyme was assayed for vitamin D3 hydroxylation activity. CYP-ligand characterization and catalysis optimization were conducted to increase the turnover of hydroxylated products in an NADPH-regenerating system. Results revealed that the over-expressed CYP107CB2 protein was dominantly cytosolic and the purified fraction showed a protein band at approximately 62 kDa on SDS-PAGE, indicative of CYP107CB2. Spectral analysis indicated that CYP107CB2 protein was properly folded and it was in the active form to catalyze vitamin D3 reaction at C25. HPLC and MS analysis from a reconstituted enzymatic reaction confirmed the hydroxylated products were 25-hydroxyitamin D3 and 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 when the substrates vitamin D3 and 1α-hydroxyvitamin D3 were used. Biochemical characterization shows that CYP107CB2 performed hydroxylation activity at 25 °C in pH 8 and successfully increased the production of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 up to four fold. These findings show that CYP107CB2 has a biologically relevant vitamin D3 25-hydroxylase activity and further suggest the contribution of CYP family to the metabolism of vitamin D3.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/chemistry*
  14. Khor CY, Khoo BY
    Biotechnol Lett, 2020 Aug;42(8):1581-1595.
    PMID: 32385743 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-020-02904-2
    OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the metabolising effect of chrysin by investigating the mRNA expression levels of PPARα and its related cellular mechanisms in HCT116 cells.

    RESULTS: The mRNA expression of PPARα was significantly induced in HCT116 cells following treatment with chrysin for 36 h, but the mRNA expression of PPARα was inhibited, when the cells were treated with a combination of chrysin and MK886 (PPARα inhibitor). This phenomenon proved that the incorporation of MK886 lowers the expression levels of PPARα, thus enabling us to study the function of PPARα. The cell population of the G0/G1 phase significantly increased in chrysin-treated cells, which was accompanied by a decrease in the percentage of S phase cell population after 12 h of treatment. However, treatments of HCT116 cells with chrysin only or a combination of chrysin and MK886 did not show the opposite situation in the G0/G1 and S phase cell populations, indicating that the expression of PPARα may not be associated with the cell cycle in the treated cells. The migration rate in chrysin-treated HCT116 cells was reduced significantly after 24 and 36 h of treatments. However, the activity was revived, when the expression of PPARα was inhibited, indicating that the migration activity of chrysin-treated cells is likely correlated with the expression of PPARα. Comparison of the CYP2S1 and CYP1B1 mRNA expression in chrysin only treated, and a combination of chrysin and MK886-treated HCT116 cells for 24 and 36 h showed a significant difference in the expression levels, indicating that PPARα inhibitor could also modify the expression of CYP2S1 and CYP1B1.

    CONCLUSION: The study indicates that PPARα may play an essential role in regulating the migration activity, and the expression of CYP2S1 and CYP1B1 in chrysin-treated colorectal cancer cells.

    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/analysis; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  15. Yan P, Tze UY, Jagadish PAR, Hon LK, Chowdhury LNS, Tao S, et al.
    Drug Metab Bioanal Lett, 2022;15(3):178-191.
    PMID: 36508274 DOI: 10.2174/1872312815666220707114744
    BACKGROUND: Agarwood tea derived from Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk is becoming an increasingly popular herbal drink that is said to have multiple health benefits. Co-administration of this tea and clinical used drugs is possible, but it increases the risk of drug-herb interactions.

    OBJECTIVE: This in vitro study investigated the inhibitory effects of agarwood tea aqueous extract on the eight major human drug-metabolising cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme activities.

    METHODS: High-throughput fluorescence-based Vivid® CYP450 screening kits were employed to obtain the enzyme activities before and after incubation with agarwood tea aqueous extract.

    RESULTS: Agarwood aqueous extract potently inhibited CYP2C9, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 activities with Ki values of 5.1, 34.5, and 20.3μg/ml, respectively. The most likely inhibition mode responsible for these inhibitions was non-competitive inhibition. On the other hand, at 1000μg/ml, agarwood tea aqueous extract negligibly inhibited CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2E1, and CYP3A5 activities.

    CONCLUSION: These findings can be used to design additional in vitro investigations using clinical relevant drug substrates for CYP2C9, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4. Subsequently, future studies can be conducted to determine potential interactions between agarwood tea aqueous extract and CYP using in vivo models.

    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
  16. Pan Y, Ong CE, Pung YF, Chieng JY
    Xenobiotica, 2019 Jul;49(7):863-876.
    PMID: 30028220 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2018.1503360
    Nanoparticles (NPs) have wide spectrum applications in the areas of industry and biomedicine. However, concerns about their toxic and negative impacts on the environments as well as human health have been raised. Cytochrome P450s (CYPs) are involved in endogenous and exogenous metabolism. Modulations of CYP can adversely damage drug metabolism, detoxification of xenobiotics and animal physiology functions. This article focused on NPs-CYP interactions for humans and animals available in the literature. It was found that different NPs process specific inhibitory potencies against CYPs involved in drug metabolism. Moreover, NPs were able to modify the expression of CYPs genes or protein in humans and other animals, which highlighted their detoxification functions. Nonetheless, changes of CYPs responsible for hormone synthesis and metabolism resulted in endocrine disturbances. Hence, there is a need to screen newly developed NPs to evaluate their interactions with CYPs. The future studies should further strategize the in vitro approaches to reveal the molecular mechanisms behind interactions by taking full considerations of the interference of co-factors, buffers, substrates and metabolites with NPs. Moreover, in vivo studies should compare the influences of NPs via different administration routes and different duration of treatments to reveal the physiological significance.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
  17. Ong CE, Pan Y, Mak JW, Ismail R
    Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol, 2013 Sep;9(9):1097-113.
    PMID: 23682848 DOI: 10.1517/17425255.2013.800482
    Cytochromes P450 (CYPs) play a central role in the Phase I metabolism of drugs and other xenobiotics. It is estimated that CYPs can metabolize up to two-thirds of drugs present in humans. Over the past two decades, there have been numerous advances in in vitro methodologies to characterize drug metabolism and interaction involving CYPs.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  18. Haisah AH, Elsheikh HA, Khairi HM, Salam Abdullah A, Rajion MA
    Vet Hum Toxicol, 2003 Mar;45(2):68-71.
    PMID: 12678289
    The effect of griseofulvin treatment on signal grass (Brachlaria decumbens) toxicity was studied in 27 male Wiltshire Indigenous Malaysian crossbred sheep. Grazing on signal grass generally decreased the activity of the drug metabolizing enzymes in livers and kidneys. Griseofulvin oral administration of 5 mg/kg body weight for 5 consecutive days every other week for 10 w increased the hepatic concentration of cytochrome P-450 and the activity of phase II drug metabolizing enzymes (UDP-glucuronyltransferase and glutathione-S-transferase) while it decreased the hepatic and increased the renal activity of phase I enzymes aminopyrine-N-demethylase and aniline-4-hydroxylase. Griseofulvin did not protect sheep against B decumbens toxicity as 5/7 animals treated with griseofulvin and grazed on B decumbens showed signs of the plant toxicity.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/pharmacology
  19. Tan BH, Pan Y, Dong AN, Ong CE
    J Pharm Pharm Sci, 2017;20(1):319-328.
    PMID: 29145931 DOI: 10.18433/J3434R
    In vitro and in silico models of drug metabolism are utilized regularly in the drug research and development as tools for assessing pharmacokinetic variability and drug-drug interaction risk. The use of in vitro and in silico predictive approaches offers advantages including guiding rational design of clinical drug-drug interaction studies, minimization of human risk in the clinical trials, as well as cost and time savings due to lesser attrition during compound development process. This article gives a review of some of the current in vitro and in silico methods used to characterize cytochrome P450(CYP)-mediated drug metabolism for estimating pharmacokinetic variability and the magnitude of drug-drug interactions. Examples demonstrating the predictive applicability of specific in vitro and in silico approaches are described. Commonly encountered confounding factors and sources of bias and error in these approaches are presented. With the advent of technological advancement in high throughput screening and computer power, the in vitro and in silico methods are becoming more efficient and reliable and will continue to contribute to the process of drug discovery, development and ultimately safer and more effective pharmacotherapy. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see "For Readers") may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue's contents page.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
  20. Ruzilawati AB, Suhaimi AW, Gan SH
    Clin Chim Acta, 2007 Aug;383(1-2):158-62.
    PMID: 17601520 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2007.05.004
    BACKGROUND: Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) is the major cytochrome involved in metabolizing of >60% of all drugs used in humans. A number of allelic variations in CYP3A4 gene are known to affect catalytic activity including CYP3A4*4, CYP3A4*5 and CYP3A4*18. We investigated the frequencies of CYP3A4*4, CYP3A4*5 and CYP3A4*18 alleles in a Malaysian population. This will impact treatment of patients receiving drugs metabolized by these alleles.

    METHODS: The study was conducted in 121 healthy Malaysian volunteers. DNA was extracted from leucocytes and the 3 alleles were determined by PCR-RFLP. The PCR product was later digested with restriction enzymes BstMA I, BshV I and Hpa II.

    RESULTS: No mutations were detected for CYP3A4*4 and CYP3A4*5 alleles. The frequency of the CYP3A4*18 allele in the Malaysian population is 2.1%. All 5 subjects with CYP3A4*18 mutations were found to be heterozygous.

    CONCLUSION: The present study describes polymorphisms of CYP3A4 among Malaysian subjects. Clinical relevance of these genetic variants in these healthy volunteers is under investigation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics*
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