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CYP450

Meaning

Cytochrome P450 enzymes, or CYP450, are a superfamily of heme-containing monooxygenases found primarily in the liver’s endoplasmic reticulum. They are vital for Phase I biotransformation, metabolizing xenobiotics like drugs and environmental toxins, and endogenous compounds such as steroid hormones. Their diverse activity underpins critical metabolic processes.