Epinastine

Identification

Summary

Epinastine is an H1 receptor antagonist used to prevent itching in allergic conjunctivitis.

Brand Names
Elestat
Generic Name
Epinastine
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00751
Background

Epinastine is used for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. It has a multi-action effect that inhibits the allergic response in 3 ways: 1. stabilizes mast cells by preventing mast cell degranulation to control the allergic response, 2. prevents histamine binding to both the H1- and H2-receptors to stop itching and provide lasting protection, and 3. prevents the release of proinflammatory chemical mediators from the blood vessel to halt progression of the allergic response.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 249.3104
Monoisotopic: 249.126597495
Chemical Formula
C16H15N3
Synonyms
  • (±)-epinastine
  • 3-amino-9,13b-dihydro-1H-dibenz(c,f)imidazo(1,5-a)azepine
  • Epinastin
  • Epinastina
  • Epinastine
  • épinastine
  • Epinastinum
External IDs
  • WAL 801 Cl

Pharmacology

Indication

For the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Symptomatic treatment ofAllergic conjunctivitis••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Epinastine is an antihistamine and an inhibitor of histamine release from the mast cell for topical administration to the eyes. Epinastine is indicated for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. Epinastine is a topically active, direct H1-receptor antagonist and an inhibitor of the release of histamine from the mast cell. Epinastine is selective for the histamine H1-receptor and has affinity for the histamine H2 receptor. Epinastine also possesses affinity for the a1-, a2-, and 5-HT2 -receptors. Epinastine does not penetrate the blood/brain barrier and, therefore, is not expected to induce side effects of the central nervous system.

Mechanism of action

Epinastine has a multiaction effect that inhibits the allergic response in 3 ways: 1. stabilizes mast cells by preventing mast cell degranulation to control the allergic response, 2. prevents histamine binding to both the H1- and H2-receptors to stop itching and provide lasting protection, and 3. prevents the release of proinflammatory chemical mediators from the blood vessel to halt progression of the allergic response.

TargetActionsOrganism
AHistamine H1 receptor
antagonist
Humans
AHistamine H2 receptor
antagonist
Humans
UAlpha-1A adrenergic receptor
unknown
Humans
UAlpha-2A adrenergic receptor
unknown
Humans
U5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
antagonist
Humans
U5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7
antagonist
Humans
Absorption

The absolute bioavailability of epinastine is about 40%.

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

64%

Metabolism

Mainly excreted unchanged, less than 10% metabolized.

Route of elimination

Epinastine is mainly excreted unchanged. The renal elimination is mainly via active tubular secretion.

Half-life

12 hours

Clearance
  • 56 L/hr [patients with allergic conjunctivitis receiving one drop of ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution in each eye twice daily for seven days]
Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
PathwayCategory
Epinastine H1-Antihistamine ActionDrug action
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
1,2-BenzodiazepineThe risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Epinastine is combined with 1,2-Benzodiazepine.
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Epinastine can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Epinastine can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
AbirateroneThe metabolism of Epinastine can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone.
AcebutololThe metabolism of Epinastine can be decreased when combined with Acebutolol.
Food Interactions
No interactions found.

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Epinastine hydrochlorideGFM415S5XL108929-04-0VKXSGUIOOQPGAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
International/Other Brands
Alegain (Kyorin Rimedio) / Alenapion (Choseido Pharmaceutical) / Alesion (Boehringer Ingelheim) / Alesiotec (Nihon Yakuhin Kogyo) / Alket (Poen) / Allernothin (Morishita Jintan) / Allerstin (Dong Koo) / Alpeed (Daito) / Aplatin (Taiyo Pharmaceutical) / Aresten (Il Sung) / Asmot (Tatsumi Kagaku) / Atergit (Roemmers) / Azusaleon (Shiono Kemikaru) / Elpinan (Towa Yakuhin) / Epinazion (Medisa Shinyaku) / Epioftal (Farmindustria) / Flurinol (Boehringer Ingelheim) / Helvottz (Yoshindo) / Kai lai Zhi (Carelife Pharmaceutical Co Ltd) / Pinasion (Taisho Yakuhin) / Purivist (Allergan) / Relenastine (Lansier) / Relestat (Allergan) / Talerc (Aché) / Timkent (Nisshin Seiyaku) / Yupitel (Iwaki Seiyaku)
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
ElestatSolution / drops0.5 mg/1mLOphthalmicAllergan, Inc.2004-01-19Not applicableUS flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
EpinastineSolution / drops0.5 mg/1mLOphthalmicAkorn2017-05-05Not applicableUS flag
Epinastine HClSolution0.5 mg/1mLOphthalmicAv Kare, Inc.2011-11-152015-02-20US flag
Epinastine HClSolution0.5 mg/1mLOphthalmicCypress Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2011-05-022013-09-11US flag
Epinastine HydrochlorideSolution / drops0.5 mg/1mLOphthalmicBreckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.2013-11-052024-09-30US flag
Epinastine HydrochlorideSolution0.5 mg/1mLOphthalmicSun Pharmaceutical Industries (Europe) B.V.2011-11-01Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
S01GX10 — EpinastineR06AX24 — Epinastine
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dibenzazepines. These are compounds with two benzene rings connected by an azepine ring. Azepine is an unsaturated seven-member heterocycle with one nitrogen atom replacing a carbon atom.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Benzazepines
Sub Class
Dibenzazepines
Direct Parent
Dibenzazepines
Alternative Parents
Azepines / Benzenoids / Imidazolines / Guanidines / Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compounds / Carboximidamides / Azacyclic compounds / Organopnictogen compounds / Hydrocarbon derivatives
Substituents
2-imidazoline / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Azacycle / Azepine / Benzenoid / Carboximidamide / Dibenzazepine / Guanidine / Hydrocarbon derivative / Organic 1,3-dipolar compound
Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
guanidines, benzazepine (CHEBI:51032)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
Q13WX941EF
CAS number
80012-43-7
InChI Key
WHWZLSFABNNENI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H15N3/c17-16-18-10-15-13-7-3-1-5-11(13)9-12-6-2-4-8-14(12)19(15)16/h1-8,15H,9-10H2,(H2,17,18)
IUPAC Name
2,4-diazatetracyclo[12.4.0.0^{2,6}.0^{7,12}]octadeca-1(18),3,7,9,11,14,16-heptaen-3-amine
SMILES
NC1=NCC2N1C1=CC=CC=C1CC1=CC=CC=C21

References

Synthesis Reference

Akiharu Isowaki, Tomoko Nakajima, Akira Ohtori, "Percutaneously Absorptive Ophthalmic Preparation Comprising Epinastine." U.S. Patent US20090143359, issued June 04, 2009.

US20090143359
General References
  1. Walther G, Daniel H, Bechtel WD, Brandt K: New tetracyclic guanidine derivatives with H1-antihistaminic properties. Chemistry of epinastine. Arzneimittelforschung. 1990 Apr;40(4):440-6. [Article]
  2. Schilling JC, Adamus WS, Kuthan H: Antihistaminic activity and side effect profile of epinastine and terfenadine in healthy volunteers. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol. 1990 Dec;28(12):493-7. [Article]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0014889
KEGG Drug
D01713
PubChem Compound
3241
PubChem Substance
46509056
ChemSpider
3128
BindingDB
50131441
RxNav
39684
ChEBI
51032
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1106
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP001074
PharmGKB
PA164764489
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
PDRhealth
PDRhealth Drug Page
Wikipedia
Epinastine
FDA label
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MSDS
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Clinical Trials

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PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCountStart DateWhy Stopped100+ additional columns
Not AvailableCompletedNot AvailableAllergic Conjunctivitis (AC)1somestatusstop reasonjust information to hide
Not AvailableCompletedNot AvailablePerennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)2somestatusstop reasonjust information to hide
Not AvailableCompletedNot AvailableUrticaria1somestatusstop reasonjust information to hide
4CompletedTreatmentAllergic Conjunctivitis (AC)2somestatusstop reasonjust information to hide
4CompletedTreatmentAllergic Reaction1somestatusstop reasonjust information to hide

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
  • Allergan inc
Packagers
  • Allergan Inc.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
SolutionOphthalmic0.500 mg
SolutionIntraocular; Ophthalmic0.5 mg
TabletOral20 mg
SolutionOphthalmic0.5 mg/1mL
Solution / dropsOphthalmic0.5 mg/1mL
SolutionOphthalmic0.5 mg
SyrupOral0.2 g
TabletOral10 mg
Tablet, extended releaseOral
Tablet, coatedOral20 mg
TabletOral20.00 mg
TabletOral20.000 mg
Solution / dropsConjunctival0.5 mg/ml
LiquidOphthalmic0.5 mg/1ml
Solution0.5 mg/ml
Solution / dropsOphthalmic0.05 %
Solution / dropsOphthalmic0.5 mg/ml
SolutionOphthalmic0.05 % w/v
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Elestat 0.05% Solution 5ml Bottle116.58USD bottle
Elestat 0.05% eye drops22.94USD ml
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US7429602No2008-09-302020-11-29US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)205-208 °CNot Available
logP3.51BIOBYTE (1995)
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.163 mg/mLALOGPS
logP2.53ALOGPS
logP3.07Chemaxon
logS-3.2ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)8.77Chemaxon
Physiological Charge1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area41.62 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count0Chemaxon
Refractivity76.9 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability27.33 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings4Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9923
Blood Brain Barrier+0.9787
Caco-2 permeable+0.5766
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.5665
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.8193
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.5736
Renal organic cation transporterInhibitor0.7994
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8676
CYP450 2D6 substrateSubstrate0.8919
CYP450 3A4 substrateNon-substrate0.5422
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.5686
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9243
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5228
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8702
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6566
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.726
Ames testAMES toxic0.5689
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.9144
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable1.0
Rat acute toxicity2.7509 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.9353
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.8419
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-00di-0590000000-b39e6b7f0c2561681ad3
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-0090000000-91653437d5b0b0635ca0
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-0090000000-b52e77f2fd1806d2c197
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-0090000000-218336f95f740dc28172
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-3090000000-f89534d25c65cbe24be6
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0a4l-2590000000-ba87d707561f4d2a7a1b
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0006-9430000000-7bb1414fdc204d44f849
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-161.6319906
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-152.09908
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+161.9375906
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+154.45709
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+162.2060906
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+160.55035
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
G-protein-coupled receptor for histamine, a biogenic amine that functions as an immune modulator and a neurotransmitter (PubMed:33828102, PubMed:8280179). Through the H1 receptor, histamine mediates the contraction of smooth muscles and increases capillary permeability due to contraction of terminal venules. Also mediates neurotransmission in the central nervous system and thereby regulates circadian rhythms, emotional and locomotor activities as well as cognitive functions (By similarity)
Specific Function
G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity
Gene Name
HRH1
Uniprot ID
P35367
Uniprot Name
Histamine H1 receptor
Molecular Weight
55783.61 Da
References
  1. Tsujii T, Yamamoto E, Ohira T, Saito N, Watanabe S: Effects of sedative and non-sedative H1 antagonists on cognitive tasks: behavioral and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) examinations. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2007 Sep;194(1):83-91. Epub 2007 May 30. [Article]
  2. Walther G, Daniel H, Bechtel WD, Brandt K: New tetracyclic guanidine derivatives with H1-antihistaminic properties. Chemistry of epinastine. Arzneimittelforschung. 1990 Apr;40(4):440-6. [Article]
  3. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  4. Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Zhao D, Yu X, Shen X, Zhou Y, Wang S, Qiu Y, Chen Y, Zhu F: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database describing target druggability information. Nucleic Acids Res. 2024 Jan 5;52(D1):D1465-D1477. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkad751. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
The H2 subclass of histamine receptors mediates gastric acid secretion. Also appears to regulate gastrointestinal motility and intestinal secretion. Possible role in regulating cell growth and differentiation. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase and, through a separate G protein-dependent mechanism, the phosphoinositide/protein kinase (PKC) signaling pathway (By similarity)
Specific Function
G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity
Gene Name
HRH2
Uniprot ID
P25021
Uniprot Name
Histamine H2 receptor
Molecular Weight
40097.65 Da
References
  1. Bielory L, Ghafoor S: Histamine receptors and the conjunctiva. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2005 Oct;5(5):437-40. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Unknown
General Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins. Nuclear ADRA1A-ADRA1B heterooligomers regulate phenylephrine(PE)-stimulated ERK signaling in cardiac myocytes
Specific Function
alpha1-adrenergic receptor activity
Gene Name
ADRA1A
Uniprot ID
P35348
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
51486.005 Da
References
  1. Dupont LJ, Meade CJ, Demedts MG, Verleden GM: Epinastine (WAL 801CL) modulates the noncholinergic contraction in guinea-pig airways in vitro by a prejunctional 5-HT1-like receptor. Eur Respir J. 1996 Jul;9(7):1433-8. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Unknown
General Function
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The rank order of potency for agonists of this receptor is oxymetazoline > clonidine > epinephrine > norepinephrine > phenylephrine > dopamine > p-synephrine > p-tyramine > serotonin = p-octopamine. For antagonists, the rank order is yohimbine > phentolamine = mianserine > chlorpromazine = spiperone = prazosin > propanolol > alprenolol = pindolol
Specific Function
alpha-1B adrenergic receptor binding
Gene Name
ADRA2A
Uniprot ID
P08913
Uniprot Name
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
50646.17 Da
References
  1. Dupont LJ, Meade CJ, Demedts MG, Verleden GM: Epinastine (WAL 801CL) modulates the noncholinergic contraction in guinea-pig airways in vitro by a prejunctional 5-HT1-like receptor. Eur Respir J. 1996 Jul;9(7):1433-8. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) (PubMed:1330647, PubMed:18703043, PubMed:19057895, PubMed:21645528, PubMed:22300836, PubMed:35084960, PubMed:38552625). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including mescaline, psilocybin, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) (PubMed:28129538, PubMed:35084960). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of downstream effectors (PubMed:28129538, PubMed:35084960). HTR2A is coupled to G(q)/G(11) G alpha proteins and activates phospholipase C-beta, releasing diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) second messengers that modulate the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and promote the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores, respectively (PubMed:18703043, PubMed:28129538, PubMed:35084960). Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways (PubMed:28129538, PubMed:35084960). Affects neural activity, perception, cognition and mood (PubMed:18297054). Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including responses to anxiogenic situations and psychoactive substances. Plays a role in intestinal smooth muscle contraction, and may play a role in arterial vasoconstriction (By similarity)
Specific Function
1-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine binding
Gene Name
HTR2A
Uniprot ID
P28223
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
Molecular Weight
52602.58 Da
References
  1. Dupont LJ, Pype JL, Meade CJ, DeLeyn P, Deneffe G, Demedts MG, Verleden GM: Epinastine (WAL 801CL) inhibits the electrical field stimulation-induced cholinergic contraction in guinea pig and human airways in vitro. Eur Respir J. 1999 Nov;14(5):1068-75. [Article]
  2. Dupont LJ, Meade CJ, Demedts MG, Verleden GM: Epinastine (WAL 801CL) modulates the noncholinergic contraction in guinea-pig airways in vitro by a prejunctional 5-HT1-like receptor. Eur Respir J. 1996 Jul;9(7):1433-8. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), a biogenic hormone that functions as a neurotransmitter, a hormone and a mitogen (PubMed:35714614, PubMed:8226867). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of downstream effectors (PubMed:35714614, PubMed:8226867). HTR7 is coupled to G(s) G alpha proteins and mediates activation of adenylate cyclase activity (PubMed:35714614)
Specific Function
G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity
Gene Name
HTR7
Uniprot ID
P34969
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7
Molecular Weight
53554.43 Da
References
  1. Dupont LJ, Pype JL, Meade CJ, DeLeyn P, Deneffe G, Demedts MG, Verleden GM: Epinastine (WAL 801CL) inhibits the electrical field stimulation-induced cholinergic contraction in guinea pig and human airways in vitro. Eur Respir J. 1999 Nov;14(5):1068-75. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of endocannabinoids and steroids (PubMed:12865317, PubMed:21289075). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase). Catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide) to 8,9-, 11,12-, and 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid ethanolamides (EpETrE-EAs), potentially modulating endocannabinoid system signaling (PubMed:21289075). Hydroxylates steroid hormones, including testosterone at C-16 and estrogens at C-2 (PubMed:12865317, PubMed:21289075). Plays a role in the oxidative metabolism of xenobiotics, including plant lipids and drugs (PubMed:11695850, PubMed:22909231). Acts as a 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase (PubMed:11695850)
Specific Function
anandamide 11,12 epoxidase activity
Gene Name
CYP2B6
Uniprot ID
P20813
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2B6
Molecular Weight
56277.81 Da
References
  1. Kishimoto W, Hiroi T, Sakai K, Funae Y, Igarashi T: Metabolism of epinastine, a histamine H1 receptor antagonist, in human liver microsomes in comparison with that of terfenadine. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol. 1997 Dec;98(3):273-92. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
General Function
A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, steroids and retinoids (PubMed:18698000, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20972997, PubMed:21289075, PubMed:21576599). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase) (PubMed:18698000, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20972997, PubMed:21289075, PubMed:21576599). Catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20972997). Metabolizes endocannabinoid arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide) to 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid ethanolamide (20-HETE-EA) and 8,9-, 11,12-, and 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid ethanolamides (EpETrE-EAs), potentially modulating endocannabinoid system signaling (PubMed:18698000, PubMed:21289075). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds. Metabolizes cholesterol toward 25-hydroxycholesterol, a physiological regulator of cellular cholesterol homeostasis (PubMed:21576599). Catalyzes the oxidative transformations of all-trans retinol to all-trans retinal, a precursor for the active form all-trans-retinoic acid (PubMed:10681376). Also involved in the oxidative metabolism of drugs such as antiarrhythmics, adrenoceptor antagonists, and tricyclic antidepressants
Specific Function
anandamide 11,12 epoxidase activity
Gene Name
CYP2D6
Uniprot ID
P10635
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2D6
Molecular Weight
55768.94 Da
References
  1. Kishimoto W, Hiroi T, Sakai K, Funae Y, Igarashi T: Metabolism of epinastine, a histamine H1 receptor antagonist, in human liver microsomes in comparison with that of terfenadine. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol. 1997 Dec;98(3):273-92. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of sterols, steroid hormones, retinoids and fatty acids (PubMed:10681376, PubMed:11093772, PubMed:11555828, PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20702771, PubMed:21490593, PubMed:21576599). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds (PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:21490593, PubMed:21576599, PubMed:2732228). Exhibits high catalytic activity for the formation of hydroxyestrogens from estrone (E1) and 17beta-estradiol (E2), namely 2-hydroxy E1 and E2, as well as D-ring hydroxylated E1 and E2 at the C-16 position (PubMed:11555828, PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847). Plays a role in the metabolism of androgens, particularly in oxidative deactivation of testosterone (PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:22773874, PubMed:2732228). Metabolizes testosterone to less biologically active 2beta- and 6beta-hydroxytestosterones (PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:2732228). Contributes to the formation of hydroxycholesterols (oxysterols), particularly A-ring hydroxylated cholesterol at the C-4beta position, and side chain hydroxylated cholesterol at the C-25 position, likely contributing to cholesterol degradation and bile acid biosynthesis (PubMed:21576599). Catalyzes bisallylic hydroxylation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (PubMed:9435160). Catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of PUFA with a preference for the last double bond (PubMed:19965576). Metabolizes endocannabinoid arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide) to 8,9-, 11,12-, and 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid ethanolamides (EpETrE-EAs), potentially modulating endocannabinoid system signaling (PubMed:20702771). Plays a role in the metabolism of retinoids. Displays high catalytic activity for oxidation of all-trans-retinol to all-trans-retinal, a rate-limiting step for the biosynthesis of all-trans-retinoic acid (atRA) (PubMed:10681376). Further metabolizes atRA toward 4-hydroxyretinoate and may play a role in hepatic atRA clearance (PubMed:11093772). Responsible for oxidative metabolism of xenobiotics. Acts as a 2-exo-monooxygenase for plant lipid 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) (PubMed:11159812). Metabolizes the majority of the administered drugs. Catalyzes sulfoxidation of the anthelmintics albendazole and fenbendazole (PubMed:10759686). Hydroxylates antimalarial drug quinine (PubMed:8968357). Acts as a 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase (PubMed:11695850). Also involved in vitamin D catabolism and calcium homeostasis. Catalyzes the inactivation of the active hormone calcitriol (1-alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3)) (PubMed:29461981)
Specific Function
1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase activity
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Kishimoto W, Hiroi T, Sakai K, Funae Y, Igarashi T: Metabolism of epinastine, a histamine H1 receptor antagonist, in human liver microsomes in comparison with that of terfenadine. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol. 1997 Dec;98(3):273-92. [Article]

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Translocates drugs and phospholipids across the membrane (PubMed:2897240, PubMed:35970996, PubMed:8898203, PubMed:9038218). Catalyzes the flop of phospholipids from the cytoplasmic to the exoplasmic leaflet of the apical membrane. Participates mainly to the flop of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, beta-D-glucosylceramides and sphingomyelins (PubMed:8898203). Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells (PubMed:2897240, PubMed:35970996, PubMed:9038218)
Specific Function
ABC-type xenobiotic transporter activity
Gene Name
ABCB1
Uniprot ID
P08183
Uniprot Name
ATP-dependent translocase ABCB1
Molecular Weight
141477.255 Da
References
  1. Ishiguro N, Nozawa T, Tsujihata A, Saito A, Kishimoto W, Yokoyama K, Yotsumoto T, Sakai K, Igarashi T, Tamai I: Influx and efflux transport of H1-antagonist epinastine across the blood-brain barrier. Drug Metab Dispos. 2004 May;32(5):519-24. [Article]

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at October 21, 2024 12:54