CYP2C8

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cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily C, polypeptide 8
Identifiers
Symbol CYP2C8
Entrez 1558
HUGO 2622
OMIM 601129
RefSeq NM_000770
UniProt P10632
Other data
Locus Chr. 10 q24.1

Cytochrome P450 2C8 (abbreviated CYP2C8), a member of the cytochrome P450 mixed-function oxidase system, is involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics in the body.

CYP2C8 Ligands

Selected inducers, inhibitors and substrates of CYP2C81
Type Agent
inducers rifampicin
inhibitors gemfibrozil, glitazones (rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, etc), montelukast, quercetin, trimethoprim
substrates cerivastatin, paclitaxel, repaglinide, torasemide
Notes:
  1. Where classes of agents are listed, there may be exceptions within the class.

See also

rosiglitazone is a CYP2C8 substrate

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