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Published in final edited form as: Arch Toxicol. 2021 Jan 18;95(2):395–472. doi: 10.1007/s00204-020-02971-4

Table 4.

Examples of the metabolic activation of natural products by human cytochrome P450 enzymes

Natural product P450 Category Reaction Reference PMED IDs Reference No.
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) 2A13 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Hydroxylation (AFM1 formation) and epoxidation 8,9- (low activity, activation) 16385575, 30454686, 22743290 (Deng et al. 2018; He et al. 2006; Yang et al. 2012)
AFB1 2W1 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Oxidation, activation 16379042 (Brandon et al. 2006)
AFB1 2B6 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Epoxidation 8,9- (low activity, activation) 8597154, 9280407, 11360624 (Code et al. 1997; Neal 1995; Wu et al. 1997)
AFB1 2A6 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Epoxidation, exo-8,9-, activation 8082563, 1944238, 16385575, 11189750 (Gonzalez and Gelboin 1994; He et al. 2006; Lewis et al. 1999; Yun et al. 1991)
AFB1 3A5 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Epoxidation, exo-C8,9- (activation, a major enzyme at higher concentration), medium Km, medium activity 9385444, 9730826, 7893152, 16608170, 30454686, 11189750 (Deng et al. 2018; Gillam et al. 1995; Kamdem et al. 2006; Kim et al. 1997; Lewis et al. 1999; Wang et al. 1998)
AFB1 2E1 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Oxidation (weak activation) 11189750 (Lewis et al. 1999)
AFB1 3A4 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Epoxidation, exo-8,9- (activation), major enzyme, medium Km and activity 8261428, 7766804, 12079611, 1902334, 9385444, 11782366, 9730826, 11368545, 16608170, 9003190, 30454686, 8975785, 11497333, 1643250, 11189750 (Deng et al. 2018; Gallagher et al. 1996; Gallagher et al. 1994; Kamdem et al. 2006; Kim et al. 1997; Lewis et al. 1999; Ramsdell et al. 1991; Raney et al. 1992; Shimada and Guengerich 1989; Ueng et al. 1997; Ueng et al. 1995; Van Vleet et al. 2001; Van Vleet et al. 2002a; Van Vleet et al. 2002b; Wang et al. 1998; Xue et al. 2001)
AFB1 1A2 Mycotoxin, of Aspergillus species Epoxidation, exo-8,9- (activation), and endo-8,9- (detoxication), medium Km and activity 8261428, 7766804, 12079611, 1902334, 11782366, 16385575, 16608170, 30454686, 8975785, 11497333, 11189750 (Deng et al. 2018; Gallagher et al. 1996; Gallagher et al. 1994; He et al. 2006; Kamdem et al. 2006; Lewis et al. 1999; Ramsdell et al. 1991; Shimada and Guengerich 1989; Ueng et al. 1995; Van Vleet et al. 2001; Van Vleet et al. 2002a; Van Vleet et al. 2002b)
AFB1 3A7 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Epoxidation, exo-8,9- (activation, major enzyme at higher concentration), medium Km, medium activity 30454686 (Deng et al. 2018)
Aflatoxin G1 (AFG1) 2A13 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Oxidation, activation 23907605 (Zhang et al. 2013)
AFG1 1A2 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Oxidation, activation 11189750 (Lewis et al. 1999)
AFG1 3A4 Mycotoxin, Aspergillus species Oxidation, activation 8082563, 8261428, 7766804, 12079611, 1902334, 352361, 12849689, 11189750 (Buening et al. 1978; Gallagher et al. 1994; Gonzalez and Gelboin 1994; Lewis et al. 1999; Ramsdell et al. 1991; Sabater Vilar et al. 2003; Ueng et al. 1995; Van Vleet et al. 2002a)
Aristolochic acid I 1A1 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species Nitroreduction, reductive activation, N-hydroxyaristolactam formation 11511187, 15386410, 23701164, 26593908, 24152141, 22086975, 23353840, 26861298 (Jerabek et al. 2012; Milichovský et al. 2016; Stiborová et al. 2015; Stiborová et al. 2014; Stiborová et al. 2005; Stiborová et al. 2001b; Stiborová et al. 2012a; Stiborová et al. 2013)
Aristolochic acid I 1A2 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species Nitroreduction, reductive activation, N-hydroxyaristolactam (high activity) 11511187, 15386410, 23701164, 26593908, 24152141, 22086975, 23353840, 26861298 (Jerabek et al. 2012; Milichovský et al. 2016; Stiborová et al. 2015; Stiborová et al. 2014; Stiborová et al. 2005; Stiborová et al. 2001b; Stiborová et al. 2012a; Stiborová et al. 2013)
Aristolochic acid I 1A1 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species O-Demethylation, detoxication 26593908, 22086975 (Stiborová et al. 2015; Stiborová et al. 2012a)
Aristolochic acid I 1A2 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species O-Demethylation, detoxication 26593908, 22086975 (Stiborová et al. 2015; Stiborová et al. 2012a)
Aristolochic acid I 2C9 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species O-Demethylation, detoxication 26593908 (Stiborová et al. 2015)
Aristolochic acid I 3A4 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species O-Demethylation, detoxication 26593908 (Stiborová et al. 2015)
Aristolochic acid II 1A1 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species Nitroreduction, reductive activation 11511187, 15386410 (Stiborová et al. 2005; Stiborová et al. 2001b)
Aristolochic acid II 1A2 Nephrotoxin and carcinogen, from the plant Aristolochia fangchi and other species and several Asarum species Nitroreduction, reductive activation (high activity) 11511187, 15386410 (Stiborová et al. 2005; Stiborová et al. 2001b)
Benzophenone 1A1 Muscat grape and mango compound, flavoring substance, ultraviolet protection compound Benzhydrol and 4-hydroxybezophenone formation, activation 12160905 (Takemoto et al. 2002)
Benzophenone 1A2 Muscat grape and mango compound, flavoring substance, ultraviolet protection compound Benzhydrol and 4-hydroxybezophenone formation, activation 12160905 (Takemoto et al. 2002)
Benzophenone 1B1 Muscat grape and mango compound, flavoring substance, ultraviolet protection compound Benzhydrol and 4-hydroxybezophenone formation, activation 12160905 (Takemoto et al. 2002)
Benzophenone 2A6 Muscat grape and mango compound, flavoring substance, ultraviolet protection compound Benzhydrol and 4-hydroxybezophenone formation, activation 12160905 (Takemoto et al. 2002)
Curcumin 2D6 Coloring agent, yellow pigment from Curcuma longa, chemopreventive O-Demethylation, activation 12220536 (Sakano and Kawanishi 2002)
Curcumin 1A1 Coloring agent, yellow pigment from Curcuma longa, chemopreventive O-Demethylation, activation 12220536 (Sakano and Kawanishi 2002)
Curcumin 1A2 Coloring agent, yellow pigment from Curcuma longa, chemopreventive O-Demethylation, activation 12220536 (Sakano and Kawanishi 2002)
Δ3-Carene 1A2 Bicyclic monoterpene Epoxidation (high Km, medium activity, activation) 16379671 (Duisken et al. 2005)
Diallyl sulfone 2E1 Garlic oil compound, organosulfur Oxidation (diallyl sulfoxide and diallyl sulfone formation, activation) 11062148, 16510538, 11238812 (Black et al. 2006; Forkert et al. 2000; Yang et al. 2001)
Ecteinascidin 743, trabectedin (ET-743) 3A4 Marine compound, tetrahydroisoquinoline Oxidation, low Km, major enzyme, activation 12231541,16162970, 16379042 (Reid et al. 2002; Brandon et al. 2005; Brandon et al. 2006)
Ecteinascidin 743, trabectedin (ET-743) 2C9 Marine compound, tetrahydroisoquinoline Oxidation, activation 12231541,16162970, 16379042 (Reid et al. 2002; Brandon et al. 2005; Brandon et al. 2006)
Ecteinascidin 743, trabectedin (ET-743) 2C19 Marine compound, tetrahydroisoquinoline Oxidation, activation 16162970, 16379042 (Brandon et al. 2005; Brandon et al. 2006)
Ecteinascidin 743, trabectedin (ET-743) 2E1 Marine compound, tetrahydroisoquinoline Oxidation, activation 12231541,16162970, 16379042 (Reid et al. 2002; Brandon et al. 2005; Brandon et al. 2006)
Ecteinascidin 743, trabectedin (ET-743) 2D6 Marine compound, tetrahydroisoquinoline Oxidation, activation 12231541,16162970, 16379042 (Reid et al. 2002;Brandon et al. 2005; Brandon et al. 2006)
Estragole 2A6 Alkenylbenzene C1´-Hydroxylation (major enzyme, medium Km, medium activity), activation after sulfation 17407329 (Jeurissen et al. 2007)
Estragole 2C19 Alkenylbenzene C1´-Hydroxylation (minor enzyme, medium Km, medium activity), activation after sulfation 17407329 (Jeurissen et al. 2007)
Estragole 1A2 Alkenylbenzene C1´-Hydroxylation, activation after sulfation, high Km, medium activity) 17407329 (Jeurissen et al. 2007)
Estragole 2D6 Alkenylbenzene C1´-Hydroxylation, activation after sulfation, at high concentrations 17407329 (Jeurissen et al. 2007)
Estragole 2E1 Alkenylbenzene C1´-Hydroxylation, activation after sulfation, at high concentrations 17407329 (Jeurissen et al. 2007)
Ethanol 2C19 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km, high activity 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 1A1 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 1B1 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 2B6 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 2D6 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 2C8 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 2C9 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 2J2 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 4A11 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997 (Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 1A2 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997, 10446146, 9368031, 8627510, 9884161 (Asai et al. 1996; Bell and Guengerich 1997; Bell-Parikh and Guengerich 1999; Hamitouche et al. 2006)
Ethanol 2E1 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997, 8313838, 10446146, 9368031, 8627510, 7687464, 17084997, 9143349, 30362088 (Asai et al. 1996; Dai et al. 1993; Hamitouche et al. 2006; Guengerich and Avadhani 2018; Yang and Cederbaum 1997)
Ethanol 3A4 Organic solvent Oxidation (acetaldehyde formation), activation, high Km (~10 mM), high activity; in vivo after long-term treatment or at high doses 17084997, 8571359, 10976571, 10446146, 9368031, 8627510, 9884161 (Asai et al. 1996; Bell and Guengerich 1997; Bell-Parikh and Guengerich 1999; Hamitouche et al. 2006; Novak and Woodcroft 2000; Raucy 1995; Salmela et al. 1998)
Ethyl carbamate (urethane) 2E1 Carbamic acid derivative, fermentation byproduct Oxidation to vinyl carbamate epoxide, activation 1664256, 1912327 (Guengerich and Kim 1991; Guengerich et al. 1991)
4-Ipomeanol 1A2 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from Fusarium solani Oxidation, activation, major enzyme 1651809, 15892579 (Baer et al. 2005; Czerwinski et al. 1991)
4-Ipomeanol 2C19 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from F. solani Oxidation, activation, major enzyme 15892579 (Baer et al. 2005)
4-Ipomeanol 2D6 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from F. solani Oxidation, activation 15892579 (Baer et al. 2005)
4-Ipomeanol 2E1 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from F. solani Oxidation, activation 15892579 (Baer et al. 2005)
4-Ipomeanol 2F1 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from F. solani Oxidation, activation 1651809 (Czerwinski et al. 1991)
4-Ipomeanol 3A4 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from F. solani Epoxidation, activation 14967002, 17584015 (Alvarez-Diez and Zheng 2004; Kalgutkar et al. 2007)
4-Ipomeanol 3A4 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from F. solani Oxidation, activation, minor enzyme 1651809, 15892579 (Baer et al. 2005; Czerwinski et al. 1991)
4-Ipomeanol 4B1 Pulmonary toxin, alkylating, from F. solani Oxidation, activation 1651809, 23748241, 27092941, 30409834 (Czerwinski et al. 1991; Roellecke et al. 2016; Teitelbaum et al. 2019)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1A2 Pulmonary toxin Dehydrogenation (3-methyleneindolenine formation, low Km, high activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 2A6 Pulmonary toxin Epoxidation (3-methyloxindole formation, at high concentration, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1A2 Pulmonary toxin Epoxidation (3-methyloxindole formation, low Km, high activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1B1 Pulmonary toxin Epoxidation (3-methyloxindole form., low Km, high activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1A1 Pulmonary toxin Epoxidation (3-methyloxindole form., low Km, medium activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 2E1 Pulmonary toxin Epoxidation (3-methyloxindole form., low Km, medium activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1A2 Pulmonary toxin Hydroxylation, C- (indole-3-carbinol formation, low Km, high activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1A1 Pulmonary toxin Hydroxylation, C- (indole-3-carbinol formation, low Km, medium activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1B1 Pulmonary toxin Hydroxylation, C- (indole-3-carbinol formation, low Km, medium activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 2F1 Pulmonary toxin Dehydrogenation (desaturation, 3-methyleneindolenine formation, low Km, medium activity, high efficiency and activation) 8558432, 11408359, 10383923, 17962375 (Kartha and Yost 2008; Lanza et al. 1999; Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 2F1 Pulmonary toxin Dehydrogenation (desaturation, 3-methyleneindolenine formation, high activation) 8558432, 11408359, 10383923, 17962375, 20795680, 20187624 (Kartha and Yost 2008; Lanza et al. 1999; Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996; Weems et al. 2010; Weems and Yost 2010)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 1A1 Pulmonary toxin Dehydrogenation (desaturation, 3-methyleneindolenine form., low Km, medium activity, high efficiency, activation) 8558432, 11408359, 20795680, 20187624 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996; Weems et al. 2010; Weems and Yost 2010)
3-Methylindole (skatole) 2A13 Pulmonary toxin Dehydrogenation (desaturation, 3-methyleneindolenine formation, activation) 8558432, 11408359, 20795680, 20187624 (Lanza and Yost 2001; Thornton-Manning et al. 1996; Weems et al. 2010; Weems and Yost 2010)
4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) 2E1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Activation 19156262 (Krishnan et al. 2009)
NNK 1B1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Activation (low activation) 19156262 (Krishnan et al. 2009)
NNK 2A13 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, Cα-methylene (keto aldehyde formation), activation, medium Km, medium activity, or high activity 11016631, 12975327, 15333516, 15528319, 15962925, 12130698 (Bao et al. 2005; He et al. 2004b; Jalas et al. 2003; Su et al. 2000; Wong et al. 2005b; Zhang et al. 2002)
NNK 2A13 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, Cα-methyl (keto alcohol), major enzyme for activation, medium Km, medium activity, or high activity 11016631, 12975327, 15333516, 15528319, 15962925, 12130698, 17671098, 21473878, 23917075 (Bao et al. 2005; Chiang et al. 2011; He et al. 2004b; Jalas et al. 2003; Megaraj et al. 2014; Su et al. 2000; Wong et al. 2005b; Zhang et al. 2007; Zhang et al. 2002)
NNK 2B6 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, α-methyl (keto alcohol formation), activation, major reaction 11360624, 12920169, 16174803, 9280407, 1312898, 8806763, 9106248, 8485585 (Code et al. 1997; Crespi et al. 1997; Dicke et al. 2005; Patten et al. 1996; Penman et al. 1993; Smith et al. 2003a; Smith et al. 1992; Wu et al. 1997)
NNK 2F1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, α-methyl (keto alcohol formation), activation 1312898, 8806763 (Patten et al. 1996; Smith et al. 1992)
NNK 2A6 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, Cα-methyl (keto alcohol and ketoaldehyde formation), high Km, low activity, minor reaction, weak activation 1312898, 8806763, 1423839, 9106248, 9280407, 8485585, 10837014, 11600130, 12920169, 11016631, 11080669, 14668073, 15333516, 16364922, 21473878 (Chiang et al. 2011; Code et al. 1997; Crespi et al. 1997; Fujita and Kamataki 2001b; He et al. 2004b; Kushida et al. 2000; Patten et al. 1996; Penman et al. 1993; Sellers et al. 2003; Smith et al. 2003a; Smith et al. 1992; Su et al. 2000; von Weymarn et al. 2006; Yamazaki et al. 1992)
NNK 2E1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, Cα-methylene (keto aldehyde formation), high Km, low activity, minor reaction, activation 1312898, 8806763, 1423839, 9106248, 9280407, 8485585, 10837014, 11600130, 12920169 (Code et al. 1997; Crespi et al. 1997; Fujita and Kamataki 2001b; Kushida et al. 2000; Patten et al. 1996; Penman et al. 1993; Smith et al. 2003a; Smith et al. 1992; Yamazaki et al. 1992)
NNK 2E1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, Cα-methyl (keto alcohol), high Km, medium activity, major reaction, activation 1312898, 8806763, 1423839, 9106248, 9280407, 8485585, 10837014, 11600130 (Code et al. 1997; Crespi et al. 1997; Fujita and Kamataki 2001b; Kushida et al. 2000; Patten et al. 1996; Penman et al. 1993; Smith et al. 1992; Yamazaki et al. 1992)
NNK 2D6 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, Cα-methyl (keto alcohol), high Km, medium activity, or high activity, major reaction, activation 1312898, 8806763, 9106248, 9280407, 8485585 (Code et al. 1997; Crespi et al. 1997; Patten et al. 1996; Penman et al. 1993; Smith et al. 1992)
NNK 1A2 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Hydroxylation, α-methyl (keto alcohol formation), high Km, medium activity, activation 1312898, 8806763, 9106248, 9280407, 8485585, 11774366, 12214673, 16174803, 21473878, 19156262 (Chiang et al. 2011; Code et al. 1997; Crespi et al. 1997; Dicke et al. 2005; Fujita and Kamataki 2001a; Kamataki et al. 2002; Krishnan et al. 2009; Patten et al. 1996; Penman et al. 1993; Smith et al. 1992)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 1A1 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-methyl, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde formation (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 1A2 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-methyl, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde formation (activation, high activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2C19 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-methyl, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde formation (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2D6 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-methyl, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde formation (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2C9 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-methyl, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde formation (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 3A4 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-methyl, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde formation (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2E1 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-aromatic, formation of 4-methyl-o-hydroquinone (activation, high activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2C19 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-aromatic, formation of 4-methyl-o-hydroquinone (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2C9 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-aromatic, formation of 4-methyl-o-hydroquinone (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 1A1 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-aromatic, formation of 4-methyl-o-hydroquinone (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 1A2 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-aromatic, formation of 4-methyl-o-hydroquinone (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2D6 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-aromatic, formation of 4-methyl-o-hydroquinone (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 3A4 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-aromatic (activation, low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
4-Methylphenol (p-cresol) 2E1 Antiseptic, disinfectant Hydroxylation, C-methyl, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde formation (low activity) 16174805 (Yan et al. 2005)
3-N-Nitrosoguvacine (NGC) 1A1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013)
NGC 2A6 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013)
NGC 2E1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013)
3-N-Nitrosoguvacoline (NGL) 2A13 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, major enzyme, activation 15725615 (Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NGL 2A6 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, major enzyme, activation 15725615, 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013; Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NGL 2E1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013)
3-(N-Nitrosomethylamino)propionaldehyde (NMPA) 1A1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 15725615, 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013; Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPA 1B1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 15725615 (Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPA 2A13 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, major enzyme, activation 15725615 (Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPA 2A6 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 15725615, 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013; Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPA 2E1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 15725615, 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013; Miyazaki et al. 2005)
3-(N-Nitrosomethylamino)propionitrile (NMPN) 1B1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 15725615 (Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPN 2A13 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, activation 15725615 (Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPN 2A6 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, major enzyme, activation 15725615, 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013; Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPN 2E1 Nitrosamine, Betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, major enzyme, activation 15725615, 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013; Miyazaki et al. 2005)
NMPN 1A1 Nitrosamine, betel quid, Areca nut compound Oxidation, major enzyme, activation 15725615, 23983642 (Lin et al. 2013; Miyazaki et al. 2005)
Menthofuran 1A2 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound, pulegone metabolite Activation 26969934 (Lassila et al. 2016)
Menthofuran 3A4 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound, pulegone metabolite Activation 26969934 (Lassila et al. 2016)
Menthofuran 2B6 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound, pulegone metabolite Activation 26969934 (Lassila et al. 2016)
Menthofuran (R)-(+)- 2A6 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound, pulegone metabolite C2-Hydroxylation, (2-hydroxymethofuran formation), activation 10220485 (Khojasteh-Bakht et al. 1999)
Menthofuran (R)-(+)- 1A2 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound, pulegone metabolite C2-Hydroxylation, (2-hydroxymethofuran formation), high Km, low activity, activation 10220485, 26969934 (Khojasteh-Bakht et al. 1999; Lassila et al. 2016)
Menthofuran (R)-(+)- 2C19 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound, pulegone metabolite C2-Hydroxylation, (2-hydroxymethofuran formation), high Km, low activity, activation 10220485 (Khojasteh-Bakht et al. 1999)
Menthofuran (R)-(+)- 2E1 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound, pulegone metabolite C2-Hydroxylation, (2-hydroxymethofuran formation), medium Km, low activity, activation 10220485 (Khojasteh-Bakht et al. 1999)
Methyleugenol 2C19 Phenylpropene, from Rhizoma acorigraminei C1´-Hydroxylation, medium activity, high Km, activation, followed by formation of 1´-sulfooxymethyleugenol 16411663 (Jeurissen et al. 2006)
Methyleugenol 2D6 Phenylpropene, from Rhizoma acorigraminei C1´-Hydroxylation, medium activity, high Km, activation, followed by formation of 1´-sulfooxymethyleugenol 16411663 (Jeurissen et al. 2006)
Methyleugenol 2E1 Phenylpropene, from Rhizoma acorigraminei C1´-Hydroxylation, medium activity, high Km, activation, followed by formation of 1´-sulfooxymethyleugenol 16411663, 9328175 (Gardner et al. 1997; Jeurissen et al. 2006)
Methyleugenol 1A2 Phenylpropene, from Rhizoma acorigraminei C1´-Hydroxylation, major enzyme, activation, followed by formation of 1´-sulfooxymethyleugenol 16411663, 25549870 (Al-Subeihi et al. 2015; Jeurissen et al. 2006)
Methyleugenol 2C9 Phenylpropene, from Rhizoma acorigraminei C1´-Hydroxylation, major enzyme, activation, followed by formation of 1´-sulfooxymethyleugenol 16411663 (Jeurissen et al. 2006)
Methyleugenol 2B6 Phenylpropene, from Rhizoma acorigraminei Epoxidation, major enzyme, activation, followed by formation of 1-sulfooxymethyleugenol 25549870 (Al-Subeihi et al. 2015)
Monocrotaline 3A4 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, genotoxic Pyrrole formation, dehydrogenation, activation 15649625 (Wang et al. 2005)
N´-Nitrosonornicotine (NNN) 1A1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Activation 11774366 (Fujita and Kamataki 2001a)
NNN 1A2 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Activation 11774366 (Fujita and Kamataki 2001a)
NNN 1B1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Activation 11774366 (Fujita and Kamataki 2001a)
NNN 2A6 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine 5´-Hydroxylation (activation, major enzyme) 11774366, 12214673, 9029045, 9276639, 15651850 (Fujita and Kamataki 2001a; Kamataki et al. 2002; Patten et al. 1997; Staretz et al. 1997; Wong et al. 2005b)
NNN 2C19 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Activation 11774366 (Fujita and Kamataki 2001a)
NNN 3A4 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine 2´-Hydroxylation (activation) 11774366, 9029045, 9276639 (Fujita and Kamataki 2001a; Patten et al. 1997; Staretz et al. 1997)
NNN 3A5 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine Activation 11774366 (Fujita and Kamataki 2001a)
NNN 2A13 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine 2´-Hydroxylation (activation, major enzyme) 15651850 (Wong et al. 2005b)
NNN 2E1 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine 5´-Hydroxylation (activation) 9276639 (Patten et al. 1997)
NNN 2D6 Tobacco-specific nitrosamine 5´-Hydroxylation (activation, major enzyme) 9276639 (Patten et al. 1997)
Ochratoxin A 2C9 Mycotoxin, from Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium verrucosum Oxidation, activation 10712746 (El Adlouni et al. 2000)
Ochratoxin A 1A1 Mycotoxin, from Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium verrucosum Oxidation, activation 8542584 (de Groene et al. 1996)
Ochratoxin A 1A2 Mycotoxin, from Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium verrucosum Oxidation, activation 8542584, 11189750 (de Groene et al. 1996; Lewis et al. 1999)
Ochratoxin A 3A4 Mycotoxin, from Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium verrucosum Oxidation, activation 8542584, 16139406 (de Groene et al. 1996; Simarro Doorten et al. 2006)
Pulegone (R)-(+)- 1A2 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound Oxidation, menthofuran formation (high Km, medium activity, medium efficiency, activation) 10220485 (Khojasteh-Bakht et al. 1999)
Pulegone (R)-(+)- 2C19 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound Oxidation, menthofuran formation (medium Km, medium activity, medium efficiency, activation) 10220485 (Khojasteh-Bakht et al. 1999)
Pulegone (R)-(+)- 2E1 Monoterpene, pennyroyal herb and oil compound Oxidation, menthofuran formation (major enzyme, medium Km, high activity, medium efficiency, activation) 10220485 (Khojasteh-Bakht et al. 1999)
Retrorsine 3A4 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, genotoxic Pyrrole formation, activation 15649625, 25651456, 24799337, 32469285, 19818743 (Dai et al. 2010; Fashe et al. 2015; Lu et al. 2020; Tu et al. 2014; Wang et al. 2005)
Retrorsine 2C19 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, genotoxic Pyrrole formation, activation 19818743 (Dai et al. 2010)
Riddelliine 3A4 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, genotoxic Pyrrole formation, activation dehydrogenation 15649625, 32798647 (Li et al. 2020; Wang et al. 2005)
Riddelliine 3A5 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, genotoxic Pyrrolic metabolite formation, dehydrogenation, activation 32798647 (Li et al. 2020)
Riddelliine 3A7 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, genotoxic Pyrrolic metabolite formation, dehydrogenation, activation, low activity 32798647 (Li et al. 2020)
Safrole 1B1 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, activation 15310247 (Ueng et al. 2004)
Safrole 2A6 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, major enzyme at low concentration, medium Km, medium activity, activation 15377158, 15310247, 17407329, 23112005 (Jeurissen et al. 2004; Jeurissen et al. 2007; Ueng et al. 2004; Uno et al. 2013)
Safrole 2C19 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, high Km, medium activity, activation 15377158, 17407329 (Jeurissen et al. 2004; Jeurissen et al. 2007)
Safrole 2C9 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, major enzyme at higher conc., high Km, medium activity, activation 15377158, 15310247, 17407329 (Jeurissen et al. 2004; Jeurissen et al. 2007; Ueng et al. 2004)
Safrole 3A4 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, activation 15310247 (Ueng et al. 2004)
Safrole 2E1 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, major enzyme, activation 15310247, 15377158 (Jeurissen et al. 2004; Ueng et al. 2004)
Safrole 2D6 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, activation, high Km, low activity 15377158 (Jeurissen et al. 2004)
Safrole 1A2 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component o-Quinone formation, activation 30865484, 29082813 (Hu et al. 2019; Yang et al. 2018)
Safrole 1A1 Methylenedioxyphenyl, sassafras oil and betel quid component C1´-Hydroxylation, activation 15310247 (Ueng et al. 2004)
Senecionine 3A4 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, genotoxic Pyrrole formation, N-oxygenation, dehydrogenation, activation 2009596, 8095200 (Guengerich 1993; Miranda et al. 1991)
Sterigmatocystin 1A1 Mycotoxin, fungal product Epoxidation, activation (minor reaction) 7955101, 20929267, 21913247 (Cabaret et al. 2011; Cabaret et al. 2010; Shimada et al. 1994)
Sterigmatocystin 1A2 Mycotoxin, fungal product, xanthon Epoxidation, activation (minor reaction) 7955101, 20929267, 21913247 (Cabaret et al. 2011; Cabaret et al. 2010; Shimada et al. 1994)
Sterigmatocystin 2W1 Mycotoxin, fungal product Oxidation, activation 16551781 (Wu et al. 2006)
Sterigmatocystin 3A4 Mycotoxin, fungal product Epoxidation, activation (minor reaction) 9328287, 20929267, 21913247, 7554070 (Cabaret et al. 2011; Cabaret et al. 2010; Gillam et al. 1997; Yamazaki et al. 1995)
Sterigmatocystin 3A7 Mycotoxin, fungal product Oxidation, activation 9328287 (Gillam et al. 1997)
Sterigmatocystin 1B1 Mycotoxin, fungal product Oxidation (weak activation) 16551781 (Wu et al. 2006)
Sterigmatocystin 2W1 Fungal product Oxidation (activation) 16379042 (Brandon et al. 2006)