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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • The pregnane X receptor (PXR; NR1I2) is a nuclear receptor superfamily member.
  • PXR controls metabolic enzymes and transporters crucial for mammalian chemical responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the functions and clinical significance of PXR.
  • To highlight the utility of genetically engineered PXR mouse models.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on PXR functions and clinical implications.
  • Discussion of PXR knockout and humanized mouse models for in vivo studies.

Main Results:

  • PXR influences drug-drug interactions and hepatic steatosis.
  • PXR plays a role in the homeostasis of vitamin D, bile acids, and steroid hormones.
  • PXR impacts inflammatory bowel diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Genetically engineered mouse models offer valuable in vivo tools for PXR research.
  • PXR is a key regulator of xenobiotic metabolism and transport.
  • Understanding PXR is critical for managing drug interactions and metabolic/inflammatory diseases.