Which of the following enzymes found in the liver is primarily responsible for the biotransformation of many dental drugs?
a. collagenase
b. cytochrome P450
c. hyaluronidase
d. elastase
b. CYP enzymes are involved in oxidative or reductive metabolism. For example, CYP3A4 is responsible for the biotransformation of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, and if taken with erythromycin/clarithromycin, will inhibit the metabolism of these drugs because CYP3A4 is an enzyme inhibitor.
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What will be an ideal response?
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