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How is tianeptine metabolized?

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Unlike most tricyclic antidepressants, tianeptine's metabolism is not primarily handled by the well-known cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme system [1.3.4, 1.4.2]. Understanding how is tianeptine metabolized reveals a unique process dominated by beta-oxidation.