Mertansine Inhibits mRNA Expression and Enzyme Activities of Cytochrome P450s and Uridine 5′-Diphospho-Glucuronosyltransferases in Human Hepatocytes and Liver Microsomes

Mertansine, a tubulin inhibitor, is used as the cytotoxic component of antibody−drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer therapy. The effects of mertansine on uridine 5′-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) activities in human liver microsomes and its effects on the mRNA expression o...

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Main Authors: Won-Gu Choi, Ria Park, Dong Kyun Kim, Yongho Shin, Yong-Yeon Cho, Hye Suk Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/12/3/220