TABLE 2

Overview of metabolic reactions of drugs observed in fermentation screening platform

DrugMetabolic Reaction Observed In VitroMetabolic Reaction Observed In Vivo (Species)
SulfasalazineAzo reductionPeppercorn and Goldman (1972) (rat and human)
SulfinpyrazoneSulfoxide reduction (deoxygenation)Strong et al. (1987) (rabbit and human)
SulindacSulfoxide reduction (deoxygenation)Strong et al. (1987) (rabbit and human)
NizatidineNitrogen oxide reduction (deoxygenation)Basit et al. (2002) (human)
RisperidoneIsoxazole scission due to N-O bond reduction and subsequent hydrolysis of imine intermediateMannens et al. (1993), Meuldermans et al. (1994) (rat, dog, and human)