TABLE 1

Kinetic parameters of terfenadine and astemizole metabolism using recombinant enzyme or cardiomyocytes

KmVmax
μMpmol/pmol 2J2 per min
Recombinant CYP2J2 terfenadine hydroxylation1.6 (±0.2)29.4 (±0.9)
Human cardiomyocyte terfenadine hydroxylation1.5 (±0.2)6.0 (±0.2)
Human cardiomyocyte astemizole demethylation5.2 (±0.7)3.2 (±0.1)