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Creation Date2012-09-06 15:16:51 UTC
Update Date2022-03-07 02:51:54 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0015229
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB15229
Metabolite Identification
Common NameLeflunomide
DescriptionLeflunomide is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor belonging to the DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) class of drugs, which are chemically and pharmacologically very heterogeneous. Leflunomide was approved by FDA and in many other countries (e.g., Canada, Europe) in 1999. Leflunomide is a prodrug that is rapidly and almost completely metabolized following oral administration to its pharmacologically active metabolite, A77 1726. This metabolite is responsible for essentially all of the drug's activity in-vivo. The mechanism of action of leflunomide has not been fully determined, but appears to primarily involve regulation of autoimmune lymphocytes. It has been suggested that leflunomide exerts its immunomodulating effects by preventing the expansion of activated autoimmune lymphocytes via interferences with cell cycle progression. In-vitro data indicates that leflunomide interferes with cell cycle progression by inhibiting dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (a mitochondrial enzyme involved in de novo pyrimidine ribonucleotide uridine monophosphate (rUMP) synthesis) and has antiproliferative activity. Human dihydroorotate dehydrogenase consists of 2 domains: an α/β-barrel domain containing the active site and an α-helical domain that forms a tunnel leading to the active site. A77 1726 binds to the hydrophobic tunnel at a site near the flavin mononucleotide. Inhibition of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase by A77 1726 prevents production of rUMP by the de novo pathway; such inhibition leads to decreased rUMP levels, decreased DNA and RNA synthesis, inhibition of cell proliferation, and G1 cell cycle arrest. It is through this action that leflunomide inhibits autoimmune T-cell proliferation and production of autoantibodies by B cells. Since salvage pathways are expected to sustain cells arrested in the G1 phase, the activity of leflunomide is cytostatic rather than cytotoxic. Other effects that result from reduced rUMP levels include interference with adhesion of activated lymphocytes to the synovial vascular endothelial cells, and increased synthesis of immunosuppressive cytokines such as transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). Leflunomide is also a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinases activate signalling pathways leading to DNA repair, apoptosis and cell proliferation. Inhibition of tyrosine kinases can help to treating cancer by preventing repair of tumor cells.
Structure
Data?1582753273
Synonyms
ValueSource
5-Methyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-isoxazolecarboxamideChEBI
5-Methylisoxazole-4-carboxylic acid (4-trifluoromethyl)anilideChEBI
alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-5-methyl-4-isoxazolecarboxy-p-toluidideChEBI
AravaChEBI
LeflunomidaChEBI
LeflunomidumChEBI
5-Methylisoxazole-4-carboxylate (4-trifluoromethyl)anilideGenerator
a,a,a-Trifluoro-5-methyl-4-isoxazolecarboxy-p-toluidideGenerator
Α,α,α-trifluoro-5-methyl-4-isoxazolecarboxy-p-toluidideGenerator
Aventis behring brand OF leflunomideHMDB
Aventis brand OF leflunomideHMDB
HWA 486HMDB
HWA-486HMDB
Aventis pharma brand OF leflunomideHMDB
Hoechst brand OF leflunomideHMDB
N-(4-Trifluoromethyphenyl)-5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxamideHMDB
Chemical FormulaC12H9F3N2O2
Average Molecular Weight270.2073
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight270.061612157
IUPAC Name5-methyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxamide
Traditional Nameleflunomide
CAS Registry Number75706-12-6
SMILES
CC1=C(C=NO1)C(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C12H9F3N2O2/c1-7-10(6-16-19-7)11(18)17-9-4-2-8(3-5-9)12(13,14)15/h2-6H,1H3,(H,17,18)
InChI KeyVHOGYURTWQBHIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aromatic anilides. These are aromatic compounds containing an anilide group in which the carboxamide group is substituted with an aromatic group. They have the general structure RNC(=O)R', where R= benzene, and R = aryl group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassAnilides
Direct ParentAromatic anilides
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Aromatic anilide
  • Trifluoromethylbenzene
  • Azole
  • Isoxazole
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Carboxamide group
  • Secondary carboxylic acid amide
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Oxacycle
  • Organic oxide
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organofluoride
  • Organohalogen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Alkyl fluoride
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Alkyl halide
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effectNot Available
Disposition
ProcessNot Available
RoleNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point165 - 166 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility0.084 g/LNot Available
LogP2.8Not Available
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.084 g/LALOGPS
logP2.52ALOGPS
logP2.51ChemAxon
logS-3.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)10.41ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-0.45ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area55.13 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity64.16 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability23.11 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings2ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Predicted Chromatographic Properties

Predicted Collision Cross Sections

PredictorAdduct TypeCCS Value (Å2)Reference
DeepCCS[M+H]+161.83830932474
DeepCCS[M-H]-159.4830932474
DeepCCS[M-2H]-193.01530932474
DeepCCS[M+Na]+168.24230932474
AllCCS[M+H]+158.532859911
AllCCS[M+H-H2O]+154.732859911
AllCCS[M+NH4]+161.932859911
AllCCS[M+Na]+162.932859911
AllCCS[M-H]-156.932859911
AllCCS[M+Na-2H]-156.432859911
AllCCS[M+HCOO]-155.932859911

Predicted Kovats Retention Indices

Underivatized

MetaboliteSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
LeflunomideCC1=C(C=NO1)C(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F2401.1Standard polar33892256
LeflunomideCC1=C(C=NO1)C(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F1909.1Standard non polar33892256
LeflunomideCC1=C(C=NO1)C(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F1930.1Semi standard non polar33892256

Derivatized

Derivative Name / StructureSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
Leflunomide,1TMS,isomer #1CC1=C(C(=O)N(C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2)[Si](C)(C)C)C=NO11889.4Semi standard non polar33892256
Leflunomide,1TMS,isomer #1CC1=C(C(=O)N(C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2)[Si](C)(C)C)C=NO11966.8Standard non polar33892256
Leflunomide,1TMS,isomer #1CC1=C(C(=O)N(C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2)[Si](C)(C)C)C=NO12161.1Standard polar33892256
Leflunomide,1TBDMS,isomer #1CC1=C(C(=O)N(C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2)[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)C=NO12134.5Semi standard non polar33892256
Leflunomide,1TBDMS,isomer #1CC1=C(C(=O)N(C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2)[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)C=NO12138.9Standard non polar33892256
Leflunomide,1TBDMS,isomer #1CC1=C(C(=O)N(C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2)[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)C=NO12285.4Standard polar33892256
Spectra

GC-MS Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - Leflunomide GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-03di-7970000000-03045269425a638f328c2017-09-01Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - Leflunomide GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - Leflunomide GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12Wishart LabView Spectrum

MS/MS Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateSourceView
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide LC-ESI-qTof , Positive-QTOFsplash10-00di-0390000000-1ac4065d1ef245442a162017-09-14HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide LC-ESI-qTof , Positive-QTOFsplash10-05gi-3920000000-db0dc9413f5ca5cb69e32017-09-14HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide , positive-QTOFsplash10-00di-0390000000-1ac4065d1ef245442a162017-09-14HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide , positive-QTOFsplash10-03di-2920000000-819d0674f452a60be1a42017-09-14HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 90V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-00lr-9200000000-414a713461b4237c6e712021-09-20HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 75V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-001i-9200000000-e21878adb74f0a5190bc2021-09-20HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 15V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-00lr-9050000000-6c169fcd04bf0a4c16a82021-09-20HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 30V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-001i-9110000000-459c33159bb27094ea912021-09-20HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 60V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-001i-9200000000-a48fe3379802d9cfce952021-09-20HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 45V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-001i-9200000000-19d3236cea84dc0f5ff12021-09-20HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 60V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-001i-9200000000-0ef7ffe353ea10020f8d2021-09-20HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 10V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-00di-0390000000-e07a793be0a4de9940832016-08-01Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 20V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-03di-1930000000-dbdbb3e67b067703099d2016-08-01Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 40V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-03di-7900000000-24b45cc5af1bf1c209022016-08-01Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 10V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-014i-3090000000-039b17df86bfcf213d452016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 20V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-001i-9010000000-95fb3f6c8f86b32a3a332016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 40V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-01q9-9100000000-0bee5f2dec9154ee93332016-08-03Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 10V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-00di-1190000000-320ce8ab21656bf61a982021-10-11Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 20V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-00di-2490000000-e7bd4a27fe1066098f172021-10-11Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 40V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-01ox-9320000000-01ed6f4bd00aeceec9872021-10-11Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 10V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0159-5090000000-2d9438c678553c6a42772021-10-11Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 20V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-03di-2920000000-70daf72ac22ca58c8b592021-10-11Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Leflunomide 40V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-03di-0900000000-f53ae2f06f61c346c9e32021-10-11Wishart LabView Spectrum
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
  • Urine
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot AvailableNot AvailableTaking drug identified by DrugBank entry DB01097 details
UrineExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot AvailableNot AvailableTaking drug identified by DrugBank entry DB01097 details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease ReferencesNone
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDDB01097
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID3762
KEGG Compound IDC07905
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkLeflunomide
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound3899
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID6402
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. Goldenberg MM: Leflunomide, a novel immunomodulator for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Ther. 1999 Nov;21(11):1837-52; discussion 1821. [PubMed:10890256 ]
  2. Li EK, Tam LS, Tomlinson B: Leflunomide in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Ther. 2004 Apr;26(4):447-59. [PubMed:15189743 ]
  3. Sanders S, Harisdangkul V: Leflunomide for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmunity. Am J Med Sci. 2002 Apr;323(4):190-3. [PubMed:12003373 ]
  4. Breedveld FC, Dayer JM: Leflunomide: mode of action in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2000 Nov;59(11):841-9. [PubMed:11053058 ]
  5. Herrmann ML, Schleyerbach R, Kirschbaum BJ: Leflunomide: an immunomodulatory drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Immunopharmacology. 2000 May;47(2-3):273-89. [PubMed:10878294 ]
  6. Schattenkirchner M: The use of leflunomide in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: an experimental and clinical review. Immunopharmacology. 2000 May;47(2-3):291-8. [PubMed:10878295 ]
  7. Fox RI: Mechanism of action of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol Suppl. 1998 Jul;53:20-6. [PubMed:9666414 ]

Enzymes

General function:
Involved in catalytic activity
Specific function:
Catalyzes the conversion of dihydroorotate to orotate with quinone as electron acceptor.
Gene Name:
DHODH
Uniprot ID:
Q02127
Molecular weight:
42866.93
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [PubMed:11752352 ]
  2. Goldenberg MM: Leflunomide, a novel immunomodulator for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Ther. 1999 Nov;21(11):1837-52; discussion 1821. [PubMed:10890256 ]
  3. Prakash A, Jarvis B: Leflunomide: a review of its use in active rheumatoid arthritis. Drugs. 1999 Dec;58(6):1137-64. [PubMed:10651393 ]
  4. Li EK, Tam LS, Tomlinson B: Leflunomide in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Ther. 2004 Apr;26(4):447-59. [PubMed:15189743 ]
  5. Wozel G, Pfeiffer C: [Leflunomide--a new drug for pharmacological immunomodulation]. Hautarzt. 2002 May;53(5):309-15. [PubMed:12063741 ]
  6. Sanders S, Harisdangkul V: Leflunomide for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmunity. Am J Med Sci. 2002 Apr;323(4):190-3. [PubMed:12003373 ]
  7. Breedveld FC, Dayer JM: Leflunomide: mode of action in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2000 Nov;59(11):841-9. [PubMed:11053058 ]
  8. Reitzik M, Lownie JF: Familial polyostotic fibrous dysplasia. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1975 Dec;40(6):769-74. [PubMed:1060033 ]
  9. Herrmann ML, Schleyerbach R, Kirschbaum BJ: Leflunomide: an immunomodulatory drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Immunopharmacology. 2000 May;47(2-3):273-89. [PubMed:10878294 ]
  10. Schattenkirchner M: The use of leflunomide in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: an experimental and clinical review. Immunopharmacology. 2000 May;47(2-3):291-8. [PubMed:10878295 ]
  11. Fox RI: Mechanism of action of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol Suppl. 1998 Jul;53:20-6. [PubMed:9666414 ]
  12. Fukushima R, Kanamori S, Hirashiba M, Hishikawa A, Muranaka RI, Kaneto M, Nakamura K, Kato I: Teratogenicity study of the dihydroorotate-dehydrogenase inhibitor and protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor Leflunomide in mice. Reprod Toxicol. 2007 Nov-Dec;24(3-4):310-6. Epub 2007 May 18. [PubMed:17604599 ]
General function:
Involved in metal ion binding
Specific function:
Catalyzes the first step in leukotriene biosynthesis, and thereby plays a role in inflammatory processes.
Gene Name:
ALOX5
Uniprot ID:
P09917
Molecular weight:
77982.595
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [PubMed:11752352 ]
General function:
Involved in monooxygenase activity
Specific function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. This enzyme contributes to the wide pharmacokinetics variability of the metabolism of drugs such as S-warfarin, diclofenac, phenytoin, tolbutamide and losartan.
Gene Name:
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID:
P11712
Molecular weight:
55627.365
References
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkp970. Epub 2009 Nov 24. [PubMed:19934256 ]
General function:
Involved in binding
Specific function:
Involved in calcium induced regulation of ion channel and activation of the map kinase signaling pathway. May represent an important signaling intermediate between neuropeptide activated receptors or neurotransmitters that increase calcium flux and the downstream signals that regulate neuronal activity. Interacts with the SH2 domain of Grb2. May phosphorylate the voltage-gated potassium channel protein Kv1.2. Its activation is highly correlated with the stimulation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase activity. Involved in osmotic stress-dependent SNCA 'Tyr-125' phosphorylation
Gene Name:
PTK2B
Uniprot ID:
Q14289
Molecular weight:
115873.6
References
  1. Pytel D, Sliwinski T, Poplawski T, Ferriola D, Majsterek I: Tyrosine kinase blockers: new hope for successful cancer therapy. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2009 Jan;9(1):66-76. [PubMed:19149483 ]
  2. Fukushima R, Kanamori S, Hirashiba M, Hishikawa A, Muranaka RI, Kaneto M, Nakamura K, Kato I: Teratogenicity study of the dihydroorotate-dehydrogenase inhibitor and protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor Leflunomide in mice. Reprod Toxicol. 2007 Nov-Dec;24(3-4):310-6. Epub 2007 May 18. [PubMed:17604599 ]
  3. Steeghs N, Nortier JW, Gelderblom H: Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of solid tumors: an update of recent developments. Ann Surg Oncol. 2007 Feb;14(2):942-53. Epub 2006 Nov 14. [PubMed:17103252 ]
General function:
Involved in monooxygenase activity
Specific function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Most active in catalyzing 2-hydroxylation. Caffeine is metabolized primarily by cytochrome CYP1A2 in the liver through an initial N3-demethylation. Also acts in the metabolism of aflatoxin B1 and acetaminophen. Participates in the bioactivation of carcinogenic aromatic and heterocyclic amines. Catalizes the N-hydroxylation of heterocyclic amines and the O-deethylation of phenacetin.
Gene Name:
CYP1A2
Uniprot ID:
P05177
Molecular weight:
58406.915
References
  1. Wang B, Zhou SF: Synthetic and natural compounds that interact with human cytochrome P450 1A2 and implications in drug development. Curr Med Chem. 2009;16(31):4066-218. [PubMed:19754423 ]
  2. Zhou SF, Zhou ZW, Yang LP, Cai JP: Substrates, inducers, inhibitors and structure-activity relationships of human Cytochrome P450 2C9 and implications in drug development. Curr Med Chem. 2009;16(27):3480-675. Epub 2009 Sep 1. [PubMed:19515014 ]
General function:
Involved in monooxygenase activity
Specific function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. In the epoxidation of arachidonic acid it generates only 14,15- and 11,12-cis-epoxyeicosatrienoic acids. It is the principal enzyme responsible for the metabolism the anti-cancer drug paclitaxel (taxol).
Gene Name:
CYP2C8
Uniprot ID:
P10632
Molecular weight:
55824.275
References
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkp970. Epub 2009 Nov 24. [PubMed:19934256 ]
General function:
Involved in transcription regulator activity
Specific function:
Ligand-activated transcriptional activator. Binds to the XRE promoter region of genes it activates. Activates the expression of multiple phase I and II xenobiotic chemical metabolizing enzyme genes (such as the CYP1A1 gene). Mediates biochemical and toxic effects of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. Involved in cell-cycle regulation. Likely to play an important role in the development and maturation of many tissues
Gene Name:
AHR
Uniprot ID:
P35869
Molecular weight:
96146.7
References
  1. O'Donnell EF, Saili KS, Koch DC, Kopparapu PR, Farrer D, Bisson WH, Mathew LK, Sengupta S, Kerkvliet NI, Tanguay RL, Kolluri SK: The anti-inflammatory drug leflunomide is an agonist of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor. PLoS One. 2010 Oct 1;5(10). pii: e13128. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013128. [PubMed:20957046 ]
  2. Hu W, Sorrentino C, Denison MS, Kolaja K, Fielden MR: Induction of cyp1a1 is a nonspecific biomarker of aryl hydrocarbon receptor activation: results of large scale screening of pharmaceuticals and toxicants in vivo and in vitro. Mol Pharmacol. 2007 Jun;71(6):1475-86. Epub 2007 Feb 27. [PubMed:17327465 ]