The furanocoumarins, or furocoumarins, are a class of organic chemical compounds produced by a variety of plants. They are biosynthesized partly through the phenylpropanoid pathway and the mevalonate pathway, which is biosynthesized by a coupling of dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP) and 7-hydroxycoumarin (umbelliferone). The chemical structure o...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fyūr-a-nō-kū-mah′rinz Definitions: 1. Member of a group of chemical compounds found in grapefruit, which includes bergamottin and 6′7′-dihydroxybergamottin. Inhibit CYP450 3A4, particularly in the GI tract.
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