The metabolism of (R)-(-)-amphetamine by rabbit liver microsomes. Initial products

Drug Metab Dispos. 1982 Jul-Aug;10(4):312-5.

Abstract

The metabolism of 1-amphetamine in rabbit liver is complex in that several routes may give rise to the same intermediate. In this study, the subsequent metabolism of the primary products of N- and C-oxidation were blocked by selecting appropriate incubation conditions. The resulting simplified system was used to investigate the enzymes involved in the two pathways. Phenobarbital treatment increased N- and C-hydroxylation, whereas 3-methylcholanthrene treatment had an inhibitory effect on both pathways. Inhibitors of cytochrome P-450 were either nonselective or were partially selective in inhibiting the two routes of amphetamine metabolism. Induction modulated the sensitivity toward the inhibitors of N- and C-oxidation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amphetamine / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Cyanides / pharmacology
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hydroxylation
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Male
  • Methylcholanthrene / pharmacology
  • Microsomes, Liver / metabolism*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Phenobarbital / pharmacology
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / pharmacology
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Species Specificity
  • Superoxide Dismutase / pharmacology

Substances

  • Cyanides
  • 2,4-dichloro-6-phenylphenoxyethylamine
  • Methylcholanthrene
  • Amphetamine
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls
  • Superoxide Dismutase
  • Phenobarbital