Pregnancy Increases CYP3A Enzymes Activity as Measured by the 4β-Hydroxycholesterol/Cholesterol Ratio

Changes in cortisol and other hormones during pregnancy may alter CYP3A enzymes activity, but data from sub-Saharan Africa are sparse. We investigated the effect of pregnancy and <i>CYP3A5</i> genotypes on CYP3A enzymes activity using the plasma 4β-hydroxycholesterol (4β-OHC)/cholesterol...

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Main Authors: Eulambius M. Mlugu, Omary M. Minzi, Appolinary A. R. Kamuhabwa, Ulf Diczfalusy, Eleni Aklillu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/23/15168