In hepatic metabolism, phase II reactions are:
High-Yield Explanation
- Metabolic Reactions
Phase 1 (non-synthetic) - Functional group is attached to the drug molecule.
§ Oxidation
§ Reduction
§ Hydrolysis
§ Cyclization
§ Decyclization
Phase 2 (synthetic) - Conjugate is attached to the drug molecule.
§ Glucuronidation
§ Acetylation
§ Methylation
§ Sulfation
§ Glycine conjugation