Hepatic microsomes

Hepatic microsomes are tiny, specialized parts of liver cells derived from the endoplasmic reticulum, a cell structure involved in protein and enzyme production. They contain enzymes that play a crucial role in breaking down medications, toxins, and other substances, facilitating their removal from the body. Scientists use hepatic microsomes in laboratory studies to understand how drugs are processed and to predict how different substances might be metabolized in the human body. Their ability to mimic liver enzyme activity makes them essential tools in pharmacology and toxicology research.