NCIt related terms : LIVER KIDNEY MICROSOMAL TYPE 1 ANTIGEN; Liver Kidney Microsomal 1 Antigen; CYP2D6;
NCIt definition : Cytochrome P450 2D6 (497 aa, 56 kDa) is encoded by the human CYP2D6 gene. This protein
plays a role in flavoprotein metabolism.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen in the cytochrome P450 mixed-function oxidase system and is encoded
by the CYP2D6 gene, it is a major drug metabolizing enzyme. It can be considered as
an autoantigen and is commonly associated with the autoimmune hepatitis.;
NCIt note : Cytochrome P450 2D6 localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and is known to metabolize
as many as 20% of commonly prescribed drugs. Its substrates include debrisoquine,
an adrenergic-blocking drug; sparteine and propafenone, both anti-arrhythmic drugs;
and amitriptyline, an anti-depressant.;