Genetic Biomarkers of Metabolic Detoxification for Personalized Lifestyle Medicine.

ABSTRACT: Metabolic detoxification (detox)-or biotransformation-is a physiological function that removes toxic substances from our body. Genetic variability and dietary factors may affect the function of detox enzymes, thus impacting the body's sensitivity to toxic substances of endogenous and exogenous origin. From a genetic perspective, most of the current knowledge relies on observational studies in humans or experimental models in vivo and in vitro, with very limited proof of causality and clinical value. This review provides health practitioners with a list of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located within genes involved in Phase I and Phase II detoxification reactions, for which evidence of clinical utility does exist. We have selected these SNPs based on their association with interind

SUBMITTER: Aronica L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8876337 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature