“…However, the exact mechanisms of 5-FU inhibition of CYPs remain unknown. 6,7,9,11,13,17) 5-FU does not directly inhibit CYP enzymes. 18) In our previous in vitro study, HepaRG cells exposed to 5-FU at 10 µg/mL for 96 h showed significant reduction in mRNA levels of CYP3A4 and NR1I2 (a regulator of CYPs), but not in CYP2C9 mRNA.…”