Phase II Detoxification

Preferred Label : Phase II Detoxification;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A process in which the liver uses one of two major enzyme pathways to change a toxic substance, such as an anticancer drug, into a less toxic substance that is easier for the body to excrete. In phase II detoxification, liver cells add a substance (such as cysteine, glycine, or a sulfur molecule) to a toxic chemical or drug, to make it less harmful.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000390310;

Details

Origin ID

C93206;

UMLS CUI

C1563755;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- metabolic detoxication, phase II [MeSH concept]
- metabolic detoxication, phase ii [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Organism Function [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- metabolic detoxication, phase II [MeSH concept]
- metabolic detoxication, phase ii [MeSH Descriptor]
biological_process_is_part_of_process
- Host Defense Mechanism [NCIt concept]
- Resistance Process [NCIt concept]

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