Induction of phase 2 enzymes, which neutralize reactive electrophiles and act as indirect antioxidants, appears to be an effective means for achieving protection against a variety of carcinogens in ...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 89, No. 6 (Mar. 15, 1992), pp. 2394-2398 (5 pages) Dietary composition is a major determinant of cancer risk in ...

Drugs are metabolized in the liver using several enzyme-catalyzed processes. These enzymes are collectively referred to as the hepatic microsomal enzyme system, and they are usually present in the ...

Focusing on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic mechanisms, Dr Erin C Berthold discusses the interactions between botanical ...

Long-term use of enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications (eiASMs) is linked to a significant increase in incident cardiovascular disease risk in patients with epilepsy, new research suggests. It's the ...

Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that plant-derived compounds known for their ability to protect tissue also appear to block the activity of an enzyme that triggers inflammation in joints.

Modafinil — a drug used for sleep disorders and ADHD — can reduce the effectiveness of certain types of birth control. Any medication can come with side effects. But modafinil, also known as Provigil, ...