Xenobiotic metabolism

Layer 3 — Biologyin the toxicology subtree

Phase I oxidation/reduction/hydrolysis (CYP450 family) introduces polar groups; Phase II conjugation with glucuronide, sulfate, GSH, acetyl. Phase III transporters (P-gp, MRP) efflux. Can bioactivate (acetaminophen → NAPQI) or detoxify.

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