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xenobiotic [‚zēn·ə·bī′äd·ik] (biochemistry) A chemical that is not normally found in the body, such as a drug. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes play a key role in chemical carcinogenesis and are often used as biomarkers to evaluate exposure and effect of organic pollutants (van der Oost et al. Glutathione S-transferases are liver detoxification enzymes that catalyze the addition of glutathione to xenobiotic electrophilic compounds, solubilizing them and labeling them for transport to the kidneys for elimination. ance's group also specializes in estroying high technology substances in what he alls his niche sector, xenobiotic ontaminations. |
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