Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6
Synonyms
1,4 Cineole 2 exo Monooxygenase
1,4-Cineole 2-exo-Monooxygenase
2-exo-Monooxygenase, 1,4-Cineole
CYP2B6
CYP2B6, Cytochrome P-450
CYPIIB6
Cytochrome P 450 CYP2B6
Cytochrome P450 2B6
P-450 CYP2B6, Cytochrome
P450 2B6, Cytochrome
A cytochrome P450 enzyme subtype that oxidizes a diverse array of XENOBIOTICS. The expression of CYP2B6 varies widely between individuals which is due to the high rate of GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS. Examples of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 include BUPROPION; efavirenz; CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE; and MEPERIDINE.