In vitro metabolism plays a crucial role in understanding the fate and effects of various substances in the human body. This process involves studying the biotransformation of compounds using isolated enzymes or liver microsomes outside of a living organism. By conducting these metabolism studies, researchers gain insights into the metabolism, elimination, and potential toxicity of drugs, chemicals, and other substances.

The in vitro process involves several steps. Firstly, researchers select the appropriate enzyme system or liver microsomes that mimic the metabolic activity of the human body. These systems are then exposed to the substance being tested, and the metabolites formed are identified and quantified using analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).

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