Organisms

Citrus paradisi

A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE that produces the familiar grapefruit. There is evidence that grapefruit inhibits CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4, resulting in delayed metabolism and higher blood levels of a variety of drugs.

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Abstract

A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE that produces the familiar grapefruit. There is evidence that grapefruit inhibits CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4, resulting in delayed metabolism and higher blood levels of a variety of drugs.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Citrus x paradisi
  • Grapefruit
  • Toronja
  • Grapefruits
  • Toronjas

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20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

juices: coordinate with FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES

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History Note

2003

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.875w.177w.538w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Citrus paradisi. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D032083. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D032083
  2. Citrus paradisi. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit
  3. Citrus paradisi. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q41350