Molecular Mechanisms of Human CYP1A Gene Regulation by Bioflavonoids (1999)

Title:

Molecular Mechanisms of Human CYP1A Gene Regulation by Bioflavonoids

Key words:

green tea, CYP1A1, CYP1A2, dioxin

Research Institution:

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Location:

Colorado

Researcher:

Linda C Quattrochi

Project Description:

Dr. Quattrochi studied the mechanism by which extracts of green tea inhibit the induction of oxidizing enzymes, namely CYP1A1 and CYP1A2, by the environmental contaminant dioxin.

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