Cytochrome P450 expression and regulation in the brain

The regulation of brain cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYPs) is different compared with respective hepatic enzymes. This may result from anatomical bases and physiological functions of the two organs. The brain is composed of a variety of functional structures built of different interconnected cell types endowed with specific receptors that receive various neuronal signals from other brain regions. Those signals activate transcription factors or alter functioning of enzyme proteins. Moreover, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) does not allow free penetration of all substances from the periphery into the brain. Differences in neurotransmitter signaling, availability to endogenous and exogenous active substances, and levels of transcription factors between neuronal and hepatic cells lead to differentiated expression and susceptibility to the regulation of CYP genes in the brain and liver. Herein, we briefly describe the CYP enzymes of CYP1-3 families, their distribution in the brain, and discuss brain-specific regulation of CYP genes. In parallel, a comparison to liver CYP regulation is presented. CYP enzymes play an essential role in maintaining the levels of bioactive molecules within normal ranges. These enzymes modulate the metabolism of endogenous neurochemicals, such as neurosteroids, dopamine, serotonin, melatonin, anandamide, and exogenous substances, including psychotropics, drugs of abuse, neurotoxins, and carcinogens. The role of these enzymes is not restricted to xenobiotic-induced neurotoxicity, but they are also involved in brain physiology. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the function and regulation of CYP enzymes in the brain to build a foundation for future medicine and neuroprotection and for personalized treatment of brain diseases.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:53

Enthalten in:

Drug metabolism reviews - 53(2021), 1 vom: 03. Feb., Seite 1-29

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kuban, Wojciech [VerfasserIn]
Daniel, Władysława Anna [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9035-51-2
Brain
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
Cytochrome P450
Gene expression
Journal Article
Neuroactive substrates
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Neurotransmitter Agents
Pharmacotherapy
Polymorphism
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Xenobiotics

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Date Completed 04.04.2022

Date Revised 31.05.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/03602532.2020.1858856

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM319210189