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Phase I and phase II drug metabolism. Phase I drug-metabolizing enzymes mediate drug oxidation, reduction, or hydrolysis reactions, by which drugs may be activated or inactivated. This may be followed by phase II reactions to further increase solubility and thereby facilitate excretion from the body. Preceding phase I reactions are not a prerequisite.
