Phenomena and Processes

Metabolic Activation

The conversion of an exogenous substance by a biological system resulting in the production on an active metabolite.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The conversion of an exogenous substance by a biological system resulting in the production on an active metabolite.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Activation, Metabolic
  • Drug Activation
  • Activation, Drug

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

restrict to chemical changes of exogenous substances; IM general only; coordinate NIM with specific drug /pharmacokin (IM) or /metab (IM)

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History Note

2015; use Biotransformation 1980-2014

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Previous Indexing

  • Biotransformation (1976-2014)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G03w.171w.224
  2. G03w.787w.225w.224
  3. G07.690.725w.225w.224

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metabolic Activation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D065767. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D065767
  2. Metabolic Activation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70710313