Phase II Detoxification
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| Phase II Detoxification | |
|---|---|
| Term | Phase II Detoxification |
| Short definition | Phase II Detoxification - (pronounced) (fayz. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Phase II Detoxification - (pronounced) (fayz. . . dee-TOK-sih-fih-KAY-shun) A process in which the liver uses one of two major enzyme pathways to break down a toxic substance such as a cancer drug, into a less toxic substance that is more easily eliminated from the body. In phase II of detoxification, liver cells add a substance (such as cysteine, glycine, or a sulfur molecule) to a toxic chemical or drug to make it less harmful
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