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biotransformation Definition

bio·trans·for·ma·tion (-trans′fər mās̸hən)

noun

the metabolizing of some substance, esp. a drug, in the body

biotransformation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • undergo: Ibandronic acid is eliminated by renal excretion only and does not undergo any biotransformation.
  • catalyze: The in vitro results showed that CYP3A4 was the major human P450 enzyme catalyzing the biotransformation of imatinib.

Noun used with modifier

  • drug: Neither emtricitabine nor tenofovir inhibited in vitro drug metabolism mediated by any of the major human CYP450 isoforms involved in drug biotransformation.

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