Component
Human cytochrome P450 3A5
Human cytochrome P450 3A5. Species, exposure and limitations are retained in each linked claim.
6 recorded relationships. Experimental role, claim status and evidence remain attached to each record.
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What it does
Every recorded relationship this component is part of, grouped by its role. Plain wording comes first; the technical statement follows.
What it acts on
CYP3A5 did not form AM1 from cyclosporine in the same comparison in which CYP3A4 did.
Experimental context and source evidence
- duration
- Not stated here
- evidence_access
- Primary PubMed abstract and indexed metadata reviewed. Full-text method details not stated here remain unresolved.
- experimental_model
- Heterologously expressed human CYP3A4 and CYP3A5
- exposure
- Cyclosporin A
- limitations
- A measured absence in one recombinant system, not a statement that the reaction is impossible in tissue.
- organism
- Heterologously expressed human CYP3A4 and CYP3A5
- plain_language
- CYP3A5 did not form AM1 from cyclosporine in the same comparison in which CYP3A4 did.
- primary_references
- In vitro metabolism of cyclosporine A by human kidney CYP3A5. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15450954/ DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2004.07.012
- route
- In vitro
- tissue
- Oxidative drug metabolism
Cyclosporine: the complex that inhibits calcineurin, a second cyclophilin, and the transport step that decides exposure (2026-09-23) · lines 201–201
Original AI-assisted curation of seven primary studies resolved by PubMed title search, with every abstract read and all DOIs cross-checked against live PubMed metadata on 2026-09-23. No reference carries a recorded retraction, erratum or expression of concern. Each of the seven is a separate laboratory and each carries its own lineage key, so none of them can be counted twice as independent support. Study-specific concentrations, kinetic constants and limitations retained. Not publisher full text. · supports · Heterologously expressed human CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
CYP3A5 did not form AM1 from cyclosporine in the same comparison in which CYP3A4 did.
Complete structured claim and evidenceCYP3A5 formed only AM9 from cyclosporine, not AM1 or AM4N, with substrate inhibition and an apparent Km of 11.3 micromolar.
Experimental context and source evidence
- duration
- Not stated here
- evidence_access
- Primary PubMed abstract and indexed metadata reviewed. Full-text method details not stated here remain unresolved.
- experimental_model
- Heterologously expressed human CYP3A5
- exposure
- Cyclosporin A
- limitations
- A narrower product range than CYP3A4 in the same comparison. Recorded as the enzyme raising one named metabolite, with the two metabolites it did not form recorded as a null in the companion claim.
- organism
- Heterologously expressed human CYP3A5
- plain_language
- CYP3A5 formed only AM9 from cyclosporine, not AM1 or AM4N, with substrate inhibition and an apparent Km of 11.3 micromolar.
- primary_references
- In vitro metabolism of cyclosporine A by human kidney CYP3A5. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15450954/ DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2004.07.012
- route
- In vitro
- tissue
- Oxidative drug metabolism
Cyclosporine: the complex that inhibits calcineurin, a second cyclophilin, and the transport step that decides exposure (2026-09-23) · lines 190–190
Original AI-assisted curation of seven primary studies resolved by PubMed title search, with every abstract read and all DOIs cross-checked against live PubMed metadata on 2026-09-23. No reference carries a recorded retraction, erratum or expression of concern. Each of the seven is a separate laboratory and each carries its own lineage key, so none of them can be counted twice as independent support. Study-specific concentrations, kinetic constants and limitations retained. Not publisher full text. · supports · Heterologously expressed human CYP3A5 · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
CYP3A5 formed only AM9 from cyclosporine, not AM1 or AM4N, with substrate inhibition and an apparent Km of 11.3 micromolar.
Complete structured claim and evidenceHuman CYP3A5 demethylated diosmetin more readily than chrysoeriol in vitro.
Experimental context and source evidence
- evidence_access
- Primary abstract
- experimental_model
- Recombinant human CYP comparison.
- limitations
- Explains a candidate source of urinary bias; not proof of drug induction.
- nutrient_topic
- Luteolin collection; molecular form, preparation, species, exposure and manipulation remain explicit. · Luteolin / 3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone
- plain_language
- Downstream removal can reverse the apparent product preference.
- primary_references
- Luteolin is a rare substrate of human catechol-O-methyltransferase favoring a para-methylation. · 2013 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23386290/ · DOI 10.1002/mnfr.201200584
Luteolin: metabolism, immune signaling, redox chemistry and cross-nutrient mechanisms (2026-09-19) · lines 116–122
AI-assisted research curation; primary-abstract references and experimental limitations individually identified. Not publisher full text. · supports · Recombinant human CYP comparison. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
## luteolin-cyp3a5-demethylation Downstream removal can reverse the apparent product preference. Human CYP3A5 demethylated diosmetin more readily than chrysoeriol in vitro. Model: Recombinant human CYP comparison. Limitations: Explains a candidate source of urinary bias; not proof of drug induction. Evidence access: Primary abstract Luteolin is a rare substrate of human catechol-O-methyltransferase favoring a para-methylation. · 2013 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23386290/ · DOI 10.1002/mnfr.201200584
Complete structured claim and evidence
Where it participates (unsigned role)
CYP3A4/5 catalyzed formation of N-desmethyltamoxifen, the quantitatively major initial pathway.
Experimental context and source evidence
- evidence_span
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- experimental_model
- Kinetic, inhibition and recombinant-enzyme pathway mapping
- exposure
- Therapeutically relevant substrate concentrations
- limitations
- Biochemical pathway identity; does not attribute the observed DIM interaction to any single CYP or prove clinical cancer outcomes.
- nutrient_topic
- Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
- organism
- Human liver microsomes and expressed CYPs
- plain_language
- The route to active metabolites begins with several linked transformations.
- primary_references
- [dim-p15159443] Comprehensive evaluation of tamoxifen sequential biotransformation by the human cytochrome P450 system in vitro: prominent roles for CYP3A and CYP2D6. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15159443/ DOI: 10.1124/jpet.104.065607
- tissue_or_cell_type
- Sequential tamoxifen metabolism
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 987–998
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Kinetic, inhibition and recombinant-enzyme pathway mapping · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-tamoxifen-3a4 CYP3A4/5 catalyzed formation of N-desmethyltamoxifen, the quantitatively major initial pathway. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The route to active metabolites begins with several linked transformations. organism: Human liver microsomes and expressed CYPs tissue_or_cell_type: Sequential tamoxifen metabolism experimental_model: Kinetic, inhibition and recombinant-enzyme pathway mapping limitations: Biochemical pathway identity; does not attribute the observed DIM interaction to any single CYP or prove clinical cancer outcomes. exposure: Therapeutically relevant substrate concentrations evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/15159443.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "0668ce2256915fc1d4e4a5d395c544cb453e9f2599fef68f2dd5edede4f42081", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1544, "text_sha256": "0668ce2256915fc1d4e4a5d395c544cb453e9f2599fef68f2dd5edede4f42081"} [dim-p15159443] Comprehensive evaluation of tamoxifen sequential biotransformation by the human cytochrome P450 system in vitro: prominent roles for CYP3A and CYP2D6. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15159443/ DOI: 10.1124/jpet.104.065607
Complete structured claim and evidenceClarithromycin was given with atorvastatin to test its effect on atorvastatin pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers genotyped for CYP3A5.
Experimental context and source evidence
- duration
- Two phases separated by at least 14 days
- evidence_access
- Primary PubMed abstract and indexed metadata reviewed. Full-text method details not stated here remain unresolved.
- experimental_model
- 23 healthy volunteers, 10 CYP3A5*1 expressors and 13 nonexpressors
- exposure
- Single oral atorvastatin 20 mg, with and without clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily for 5 days
- limitations
- A single-dose interaction study in healthy volunteers, and the abstract does not state the size of the exposure change here.
- organism
- 23 healthy volunteers, 10 CYP3A5*1 expressors and 13 nonexpressors
- plain_language
- Clarithromycin was given with atorvastatin to test its effect on atorvastatin pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers genotyped for CYP3A5.
- primary_references
- Effect of cytochrome P450 3A5 genotype on atorvastatin pharmacokinetics and its interaction with clarithromycin. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21950641/ DOI: 10.1592/phco.31.10.942
- route
- Oral
- tissue
- Plasma atorvastatin acid and atorvastatin lactone
Atorvastatin: mechanism of action from target occupancy to isoprenoids, transport, muscle and metabolism (2026-09-22) · lines 155–164
Original AI-assisted curation of twelve primary studies resolved by PubMed title search and cross-checked against live PubMed metadata. Findings obtained with mevastatin, simvastatin or the statin class are recorded against those subjects. Study-specific citations, doses, negative findings and limitations retained. Not publisher full text. · supports · · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
## clarithromycin-raises-atorvastatin-exposure Clarithromycin was given with atorvastatin to test its effect on atorvastatin pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers genotyped for CYP3A5. Model/species: 23 healthy volunteers, 10 CYP3A5*1 expressors and 13 nonexpressors Tissue/system: Plasma atorvastatin acid and atorvastatin lactone Exposure: Single oral atorvastatin 20 mg, with and without clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily for 5 days Route: Oral Duration: Two phases separated by at least 14 days Limits: A single-dose interaction study in healthy volunteers, and the abstract does not state the size of the exposure change here. Primary reference: Effect of cytochrome P450 3A5 genotype on atorvastatin pharmacokinetics and its interaction with clarithromycin. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21950641/ DOI: 10.1592/phco.31.10.942 Access: Primary PubMed abstract and indexed metadata reviewed. Full-text method details not stated here remain unresolved.
Complete structured claim and evidenceAtorvastatin is metabolised mainly by CYP3A4 to para- and ortho-hydroxyatorvastatin, with intrinsic clearance 2.4-fold and 5.0-fold that of CYP3A5.
Experimental context and source evidence
- duration
- Not applicable
- evidence_access
- Primary PubMed abstract and indexed metadata reviewed. Full-text method details not stated here remain unresolved.
- experimental_model
- Human liver microsomes and human recombinant CYP3A enzymes
- exposure
- Atorvastatin, enzyme kinetics showing substrate inhibition
- limitations
- The authors conclude the CYP3A5 polymorphism is therefore unlikely to be an important source of between-person variation in atorvastatin disposition.
- organism
- Human liver microsomes and human recombinant CYP3A enzymes
- plain_language
- Atorvastatin is metabolised mainly by CYP3A4 to para- and ortho-hydroxyatorvastatin, with intrinsic clearance 2.4-fold and 5.0-fold that of CYP3A5.
- primary_references
- Contribution of cytochrome P450 3A4 and 3A5 to the metabolism of atorvastatin. (2008). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18720283/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250802334391
- route
- In vitro
- tissue
- Hepatic oxidative metabolism
Atorvastatin: mechanism of action from target occupancy to isoprenoids, transport, muscle and metabolism (2026-09-22) · lines 144–153
Original AI-assisted curation of twelve primary studies resolved by PubMed title search and cross-checked against live PubMed metadata. Findings obtained with mevastatin, simvastatin or the statin class are recorded against those subjects. Study-specific citations, doses, negative findings and limitations retained. Not publisher full text. · supports · · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
## cyp3a4-clears-atorvastatin Atorvastatin is metabolised mainly by CYP3A4 to para- and ortho-hydroxyatorvastatin, with intrinsic clearance 2.4-fold and 5.0-fold that of CYP3A5. Model/species: Human liver microsomes and human recombinant CYP3A enzymes Tissue/system: Hepatic oxidative metabolism Exposure: Atorvastatin, enzyme kinetics showing substrate inhibition Route: In vitro Duration: Not applicable Limits: The authors conclude the CYP3A5 polymorphism is therefore unlikely to be an important source of between-person variation in atorvastatin disposition. Primary reference: Contribution of cytochrome P450 3A4 and 3A5 to the metabolism of atorvastatin. (2008). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18720283/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250802334391 Access: Primary PubMed abstract and indexed metadata reviewed. Full-text method details not stated here remain unresolved.
Complete structured claim and evidence
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