Aprepitant

Identification

Summary

Aprepitant is a substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and surgery.

Brand Names
Aponvie, Cinvanti, Emend
Generic Name
Aprepitant
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00673
Background

Aprepitant, an antiemetic, is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Aprepitant is a selective high-affinity antagonist of human substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptors. Aprepitant has little or no affinity for serotonin (5-HT3), dopamine, and corticosteroid receptors, the targets of existing therapies for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CI NV).

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 534.4267
Monoisotopic: 534.150187993
Chemical Formula
C23H21F7N4O3
Synonyms
  • Aprepitant
  • Aprépitant
  • Aprepitantum
External IDs
  • L 754030
  • L-754,030
  • L-754939
  • MK-0869
  • MK-869

Pharmacology

Indication

For the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including high-dose cisplatin (in combination with other antiemetic agents).

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Adjunct therapy in prevention ofChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (cinv)•••••••••••••••••••
Adjunct therapy in prevention ofChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (cinv)•••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••
Prevention ofChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (cinv)••••••••••••••••••••••
Prevention ofChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (cinv)•••••••••••••••••
Adjunct therapy in prevention ofChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (cinv)•••••••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Aprepitant, an antiemetic, is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Aprepitant is a selective high-affinity antagonist of human substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptors. Aprepitant has little or no affinity for serotonin (5-HT3), dopamine, and corticosteroid receptors, the targets of existing therapies for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CI NV).

Mechanism of action

Aprepitant has been shown in animal models to inhibit emesis induced by cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents, such as cisplatin, via central actions. Animal and human Positron Emission Tomography (PET) studies with Aprepitant have shown that it crosses the blood brain barrier and occupies brain NK1 receptors. Animal and human studies show that Aprepitant augments the antiemetic activity of the 5-HT3-receptor antagonist ondansetron and the corticosteroid ethasone and inhibits both the acute and delayed phases of cisplatin induced emesis.

TargetActionsOrganism
ANeurokinin 1 receptor
antagonist
Humans
Absorption

The mean absolute oral bioavailability of aprepitant is approximately 60 to 65%.

Volume of distribution
  • 70 L
Protein binding

Protein binding is reported to be >95%.

Metabolism

Aprepitant primarily undergoes CYP3A4-mediated metabolism, as well as minor metabolism mediated by CYP1A2 and CYP2C19. About seven metabolites of aprepitant have been identified in human plasma, which all retain weak pharmacological activity.

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Route of elimination

Aprepitant is eliminated primarily by metabolism; aprepitant is not renally excreted. Aprepitant is excreted in the milk of rats. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.

Half-life

9-13 hours

Clearance
  • Apparent plasma cl=62-90 mL/min
Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
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 metabolism of 1,2-Benzodiazepine can be decreased when combined with Aprepitant.
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Aprepitant can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Aprepitant can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
AbemaciclibThe metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Aprepitant.
AbirateroneThe metabolism of Abiraterone can be decreased when combined with Aprepitant.
Food Interactions
  • Take with or without food. The absorption is unaffected by food.

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Product Images
International/Other Brands
Aprecap (Glenmark)
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
AponvieEmulsion32 mg/4.4mLIntravenousHeron Therapeutics, Inc.2023-03-06Not applicableUS flag
CinvantiInjection, emulsion130 mg/18mLIntravenousHeron Therapeutics, Inc.2018-01-03Not applicableUS flag
EmendCapsule125 mg/1OralMerck Sharp & Dohme Llc2003-03-26Not applicableUS flag
EmendCapsule165 mgOralMerck Sharp & Dohme B.V.2016-09-08Not applicableEU flag
EmendCapsule40 mg/1OralRebel Distributors2003-03-26Not applicableUS flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
AprepitantCapsule80 mg/1OralGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA2017-10-12Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantCapsule80 mg/1OralSandoz Inc2016-12-27Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantCapsule40 mg/1OralTorrent Pharmaceuticals Limited2020-10-21Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantCapsule40 mg/1OralGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA2017-10-12Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantCapsule125 mg/1OralTorrent Pharmaceuticals Limited2020-10-21Not applicableUS flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
AprepitantAprepitant (80 mg/1) + Aprepitant (125 mg/1)Capsule; KitOralTorrent Pharmaceuticals Limited2020-10-21Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantAprepitant (80 mg/1) + Aprepitant (125 mg/1)Capsule; KitOralGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA2017-10-12Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantAprepitant (80 mg/1) + Aprepitant (125 mg/1)Capsule; KitOralSandoz Inc2016-12-27Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantAprepitant (80 mg/1) + Aprepitant (125 mg/1)Capsule; KitOralTorrent Pharmaceuticals Limited2020-10-21Not applicableUS flag
AprepitantAprepitant (80 mg/1) + Aprepitant (125 mg/1)Capsule; KitOralSandoz Inc2016-12-27Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
A04AD12 — Aprepitant
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenylmorpholines. These are aromatic compounds containing a morpholine ring and a benzene ring linked to each other through a CC or a CN bond.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Oxazinanes
Sub Class
Morpholines
Direct Parent
Phenylmorpholines
Alternative Parents
Trifluoromethylbenzenes / Fluorobenzenes / Aralkylamines / Aryl fluorides / Triazoles / Heteroaromatic compounds / Trialkylamines / Oxacyclic compounds / Azacyclic compounds / Acetals
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Substituents
1,2,4-triazole / Acetal / Alkyl fluoride / Alkyl halide / Amine / Aralkylamine / Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound / Aryl fluoride / Aryl halide / Azacycle
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
morpholines, triazoles, (trifluoromethyl)benzenes, cyclic acetal (CHEBI:499361)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
1NF15YR6UY
CAS number
170729-80-3
InChI Key
ATALOFNDEOCMKK-OITMNORJSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C23H21F7N4O3/c1-12(14-8-15(22(25,26)27)10-16(9-14)23(28,29)30)37-20-19(13-2-4-17(24)5-3-13)34(6-7-36-20)11-18-31-21(35)33-32-18/h2-5,8-10,12,19-20H,6-7,11H2,1H3,(H2,31,32,33,35)/t12-,19+,20-/m1/s1
IUPAC Name
3-{[(2R,3S)-2-[(1R)-1-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethoxy]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)morpholin-4-yl]methyl}-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-one
SMILES
C[C@@H](O[C@H]1OCCN(CC2=NNC(=O)N2)[C@H]1C1=CC=C(F)C=C1)C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F

References

Synthesis Reference

Mangesh Shivram Sawant, Girish Dixit, Nitin Sharad Chandra Pradhan, Mubeen Ahmad Khan, Sukumar Sinha, "Amorphous and Crystalline Forms of Aprepitant and Processes for the Preparation Thereof." U.S. Patent US20090192161, issued July 30, 2009.

US20090192161
General References
  1. FDA Approved Drug Products: Aprepitant Oral Capsules [Link]
  2. FDA Approved Drug Products: Aprepitant Intravenous Injection [Link]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0014811
KEGG Drug
D02968
PubChem Compound
6918365
PubChem Substance
46505211
ChemSpider
5293568
BindingDB
50220136
RxNav
358255
ChEBI
499361
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1471
ZINC
ZINC000027428713
Therapeutic Targets Database
DNC000952
PharmGKB
PA164747039
PDBe Ligand
GBQ
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
Wikipedia
Aprepitant
PDB Entries
6hlo / 6j20 / 6j21
FDA label
Download (293 KB)

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4Active Not RecruitingPreventionObesity / Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)1
4CompletedNot AvailableHealthy Volunteers (HV)1
4CompletedPreventionBreast Neoplasms / Nausea / Vomiting1
4CompletedPreventionChemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting1
4CompletedPreventionLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) / Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
  • Merck and co inc
Packagers
  • Merck & Co.
  • Physicians Total Care Inc.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
EmulsionIntravenous32 mg/4.4mL
CapsuleOral125 MG/80MG
CapsuleOral125 mg/1
Capsule; kitOral
PowderNot applicable1 kg/1kg
CapsuleOral
CapsuleOral
Injection, emulsionIntravenous130 mg/18mL
CapsuleOral125.000 mg
CapsuleOral165 mg
CapsuleOral40 mg/1
CapsuleOral40 mg
CapsuleOral80 mg/1
KitOral
Powder, for suspensionOral125 mg/1
Powder, for suspensionOral125 MG
Capsule, coatedOral165 mg
Capsule, coatedOral
Powder, for solutionIntravenous; Parenteral
CapsuleOral125.00 mg
CapsuleOral80.00 mg
Powder, for solutionIntravenous; Parenteral115 MG
Powder, for solutionIntravenous; Parenteral150 MG
Capsule, coatedOral40 mg
CapsuleOral80.000 mg
CapsuleOral125 mg
CapsuleOral80 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Emend 6 125 mg capsule Box1046.01USD box
Emend 6 80 mg capsule Box678.62USD box
Emend 5 80 mg capsule Box553.13USD box
Emend 3 80 & 125 mg capsule Disp Pack415.76USD disp
Emend 115 mg Solution 1 Vial = 10ml242.13USD vial
Emend 115 mg vial232.82USD vial
Emend 2 80 mg capsule Disp Pack226.21USD disp
Emend 125 mg capsule161.34USD capsule
Emend 80 mg capsule108.76USD capsule
Emend 40 mg capsule Box58.17USD box
Emend 40 mg capsule55.89USD capsule
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US5145684No1992-09-082011-01-25US flag
CA2469315No2008-12-022022-12-19Canada flag
US8258132No2012-09-042027-09-26US flag
US6096742No2000-08-012018-07-01US flag
US9561229No2017-02-072035-09-18US flag
US9808465No2017-11-072035-09-18US flag
US9974794No2018-05-222035-09-18US flag
US9974793No2018-05-222035-09-18US flag
US9974742No2018-05-222035-09-18US flag
US10500208No2019-12-102035-09-18US flag
US10624850No2020-04-212035-09-18US flag
US10953018No2021-03-232035-09-18US flag
US11173118No2021-11-162035-09-18US flag
US11744800No2015-09-182035-09-18US flag
US11878074No2015-09-182035-09-18US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
water solubilityPractically insolubleNot Available
logP4.5Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.0194 mg/mLALOGPS
logP2.44ALOGPS
logP5.22Chemaxon
logS-4.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)6.59Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)3.63Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count5Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area75.19 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count8Chemaxon
Refractivity116.93 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability45.55 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings4Chemaxon
Bioavailability0Chemaxon
Rule of FiveNoChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9952
Blood Brain Barrier+0.5588
Caco-2 permeable-0.6237
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.8106
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IInhibitor0.5243
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.9564
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.7444
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.788
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.9115
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.6461
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.6012
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.535
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.84
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5862
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorInhibitor0.5
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.8396
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.5758
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.8152
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable1.0
Rat acute toxicity2.6055 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.6598
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Inhibitor0.8163
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-MSsplash10-0a73-0290000000-5f47c589ce29392dc9bc
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-052u-0090030000-637d70f1792e0b53859e
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-01vo-0090120000-f54ad6fe8f7a2ad2ff8f
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-01bi-0090050000-bac62ba553a9cf24275d
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-06to-0690850000-3f93f07b5257074dd9ee
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-007a-0960110000-15ebbc7076c957784c34
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0006-5540920000-c05d4533508ad3730ac5
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-204.309183
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-208.83667
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+204.010983
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+211.23224
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+204.093183
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+217.1054
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Details
1. Neurokinin 1 receptor
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Tachykinin receptor activity
Specific Function
This is a receptor for the tachykinin neuropeptide substance P. It is probably associated with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. The rank order of aff...
Gene Name
TACR1
Uniprot ID
P25103
Uniprot Name
Substance-P receptor
Molecular Weight
46250.5 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  2. Brands KM, Payack JF, Rosen JD, Nelson TD, Candelario A, Huffman MA, Zhao MM, Li J, Craig B, Song ZJ, Tschaen DM, Hansen K, Devine PN, Pye PJ, Rossen K, Dormer PG, Reamer RA, Welch CJ, Mathre DJ, Tsou NN, McNamara JM, Reider PJ: Efficient synthesis of NK(1) receptor antagonist aprepitant using a crystallization-induced diastereoselective transformation. J Am Chem Soc. 2003 Feb 26;125(8):2129-35. [Article]
  3. Rodgers J, Bradley B, Kennedy PG: Combination chemotherapy with a substance P receptor antagonist (aprepitant) and melarsoprol in a mouse model of human African trypanosomiasis. Parasitol Int. 2007 Dec;56(4):321-4. Epub 2007 Jun 29. [Article]
  4. Poli-Bigelli S, Rodrigues-Pereira J, Carides AD, Julie Ma G, Eldridge K, Hipple A, Evans JK, Horgan KJ, Lawson F: Addition of the neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist aprepitant to standard antiemetic therapy improves control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Latin America. Cancer. 2003 Jun 15;97(12):3090-8. [Article]
  5. Zhao MM, McNamara JM, Ho GJ, Emerson KM, Song ZJ, Tschaen DM, Brands KM, Dolling UH, Grabowski EJ, Reider PJ, Cottrell IF, Ashwood MS, Bishop BC: Practical asymmetric synthesis of aprepitant, a potent human NK-1 receptor antagonist, via a stereoselective Lewis acid-catalyzed trans acetalization reaction. J Org Chem. 2002 Sep 20;67(19):6743-7. [Article]
  6. Bergstrom M, Hargreaves RJ, Burns HD, Goldberg MR, Sciberras D, Reines SA, Petty KJ, Ogren M, Antoni G, Langstrom B, Eskola O, Scheinin M, Solin O, Majumdar AK, Constanzer ML, Battisti WP, Bradstreet TE, Gargano C, Hietala J: Human positron emission tomography studies of brain neurokinin 1 receptor occupancy by aprepitant. Biol Psychiatry. 2004 May 15;55(10):1007-12. [Article]

Enzymes

Details
1. Cytochrome P450 3A4
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
Inducer
Curator comments
One study mentions that Aprepitant is a moderate inducer of CYP3A4.
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Sanchez RI, Wang RW, Newton DJ, Bakhtiar R, Lu P, Chiu SH, Evans DC, Huskey SE: Cytochrome P450 3A4 is the major enzyme involved in the metabolism of the substance P receptor antagonist aprepitant. Drug Metab Dispos. 2004 Nov;32(11):1287-92. Epub 2004 Aug 10. [Article]
  2. Majumdar AK, McCrea JB, Panebianco DL, Hesney M, Dru J, Constanzer M, Goldberg MR, Murphy G, Gottesdiener KM, Lines CR, Petty KJ, Blum RA: Effects of aprepitant on cytochrome P450 3A4 activity using midazolam as a probe. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Aug;74(2):150-6. doi: 10.1016/S0009-9236(03)00123-1. [Article]
  3. Dando TM, Perry CM: Aprepitant: a review of its use in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Drugs. 2004;64(7):777-94. [Article]
  4. Flockhart Table of Drug Interactions [Link]
  5. FDA Drug Development and Drug Interactions: Table of Substrates, Inhibitors and Inducers [Link]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Responsible for the metabolism of a number of therapeutic agents such as the anticonvulsant drug S-mephenytoin, omeprazole, proguanil, certain barbiturates, diazepam, propranolol, citalopram and im...
Gene Name
CYP2C19
Uniprot ID
P33261
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2C19
Molecular Weight
55930.545 Da
References
  1. Sanchez RI, Wang RW, Newton DJ, Bakhtiar R, Lu P, Chiu SH, Evans DC, Huskey SE: Cytochrome P450 3A4 is the major enzyme involved in the metabolism of the substance P receptor antagonist aprepitant. Drug Metab Dispos. 2004 Nov;32(11):1287-92. Epub 2004 Aug 10. [Article]
  2. House L, Ramirez J, Seminerio M, Mirkov S, Ratain MJ: In vitro glucuronidation of aprepitant: a moderate inhibitor of UGT2B7. Xenobiotica. 2015;45(11):990-8. doi: 10.3109/00498254.2015.1038743. Epub 2015 Jun 8. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
Inducer
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID
P11712
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2C9
Molecular Weight
55627.365 Da
References
  1. Dando TM, Perry CM: Aprepitant: a review of its use in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Drugs. 2004;64(7):777-94. [Article]
  2. Navari RM: Aprepitant: a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2004 Oct;4(5):715-24. doi: 10.1586/14737140.4.5.715. [Article]
  3. Sanchez RI, Wang RW, Newton DJ, Bakhtiar R, Lu P, Chiu SH, Evans DC, Huskey SE: Cytochrome P450 3A4 is the major enzyme involved in the metabolism of the substance P receptor antagonist aprepitant. Drug Metab Dispos. 2004 Nov;32(11):1287-92. Epub 2004 Aug 10. [Article]
  4. Aprepitant FDA label [File]

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