Pharmacology and Toxicology of Cytochrome P450 - 60th Anniversary, Volume 95 highlights the extensive contributions by worldwide researchers in the cytochrome P450 (P450) field over the past six decades, and since the first article on P450 was published in 1962. Chapters in this new release include Multiple conformations of cytochromes P450 and the relevance to predicting SAR, Pharmacogenetics of the cytochromes P450 and relevance to drug metabolism, Cytochromes P450 drug metabolism within the brain, Mammalian cytochrome P450 biodiversity: Physiological importance, function, and protein and genomic structures of cytochromes P4502B in multiple species of woodrats with different dietary preferences, and more. Additional section cover Atypical kinetics of cytochrome P450 enzymes in drug metabolism, Biosynthesis using cytochrome P450 Enzymes: focus on synthesis of drug metabolites, Use of engineered cytochrome P450s for accelerating drug discovery and development, Assessing cytochrome P450 function using genetically engineered mouse models, Use of the biologicals with sustainable reproducibility for phenotyping study of cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in the biotransformation of test compounds and calculating the fraction unbound parameter, for anticipating drug Interactions, and much more. Research on many forms of P450s has been extended into different fields, from molecules to in vivo situations because pharmacologists and toxicologists appreciate and are attracted to the potential therapeutics. The purpose of this volume is to collect a comprehensive description of major progress to date, to discuss possible future directions, and to invite young researchers to join this important and exciting world of P450.

This book encompasses major progress and future directions in cytochrome P450 (P450) research. Included are contributions by pioneers in the discovery of P450, with chapters on the molecular and functional properties of P450 and cutting-edge applications knowledge from various fields. P450 research has its roots in metabolism, but the true beginning was in 1962 with the publication by Tsuneo Omura and Ryo Sato in "The Journal of Biological Chemistry "on their discovery of the cytochrome." "Following this groundbreaking study, over the last half-century, research has revealed that many forms of P450 exist in animals, plants and microorganisms. P450 research has expanded into many different fields including medicine, agriculture and biotechnology and has drawn the attention of industries for its bioengineering applications, such as drug development and creation of the blue rose . Also, research on nuclear receptors, which has grown out of research on the regulatory mechanisms of P450 genes, has become an important area in biology, medical science, pharmacology and clinical medicine for example, with recent developments in personalized medicines. This book will draw readers into the important and exciting world of P450 and will encourage young students and scientists in P450 research to continue expanding the field via new approaches."