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SynthesisEuropean journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics2026

The Influence of CBD and THC on Hepatic Enzymes of the Human Cytochrome P450 Complex Family: A Systematic Literature Review.

Mariana Candeias Dos Santos, Anderson Matheus Pereira da Silva, Maria da Vitória Santos do Nascimento, Tânia Maria Sarmento da Silva, Eryvelton de Souza Franco, Maria Bernadete de Sousa Maia

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Synthesis in European journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Mariana Candeias Dos SantosDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Professor Moraes Rego Avenue, University City, Recife, PE, 50670-420, Brazil. mariana.candeiass@ufpe.br.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-5918-1527
Anderson Matheus Pereira da SilvaDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Professor Moraes Rego Avenue, University City, Recife, PE, 50670-420, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-4789-6019
Maria da Vitória Santos do NascimentoDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Professor Moraes Rego Avenue, University City, Recife, PE, 50670-420, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-8262-5947
Tânia Maria Sarmento da SilvaDepartment of Chemistry, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1887-2598
Eryvelton de Souza FrancoDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Professor Moraes Rego Avenue, University City, Recife, PE, 50670-420, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5864-7980
Maria Bernadete de Sousa MaiaDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Professor Moraes Rego Avenue, University City, Recife, PE, 50670-420, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4616-2681

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivePhytocannabinoids, the main bioactive compounds of Cannabis sativa, are metabolized by hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes and can also modulate their function. Since CYP450 isoforms are responsible for the metabolism of approximately 80% of therapeutic drugs, interactions between phytocannabinoids and these enzymes may have clinically relevant consequences. The objective of this systematic review was to systematically evaluate the effects of phytocannabinoids on the activity and expression of hepatic CYP450 complex enzymes.

methodsThis systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Literature searches were performed in PubMed, SciELO, ScienceDirect, and Scopus, covering studies published between January 2019 and March 2025. In vitro, in vivo, or ex vivo studies that evaluated the modulatory effects of phytocannabinoids on hepatic CYP450 isoforms were included. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, four studies met the eligibility requirements.

resultsThe selected studies reported that phytocannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), exert inhibitory effects on several CYP450 isoforms, including CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19. One study indicated that CYP2C19 activity could also be induced under certain conditions. In contrast, CYP2D6 showed minimal or no modulation. Overall, CBD was consistently identified as a potent inhibitor of CYP enzymes responsible for drug metabolism.

conclusionPhytocannabinoids, particularly CBD, influence the activity of key CYP450 system enzymes, predominantly through inhibition. These findings highlight the potential for drug-cannabinoid interactions and emphasize the need for additional clinical and mechanistic studies to assess safety and pharmacokinetic implications in patients using cannabis-based therapies.

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CannabidiolCytochrome P-450 Enzyme InhibitorsCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemDronabinolLiverHumansCannabidiolCytochrome P-450 Enzyme InhibitorsCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemDronabinol

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