However, about 10-15% of acetaminophen is metabolized by CYP2E1 into a toxic metabolite known as NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine).[ref] Detoxification with glutathione: NAPQI then needs to be neutralized with glutathione, which is catalyzed using the GST genes
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With regard to distribution , for drugs such as diazepam 1 and penfluridol 5 that are substantially distributed into adipose tissue, greater adiposity is associated with greater storage of the drug in lipid reservoirs, and hence greater availability of the drug for return to blood as blood levels fall due to metabolism
For now, patients can explore existing safe, regulated weight management options that are already available in the UK