Effects of the flavonoids on cytochrome P-450 CYP1, 2E1, 3A4 and 19.
- Author:
Jiao ZHENG
1
;
Hong-Hao ZHOU
Author Information
1. Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Aromatase;
genetics;
metabolism;
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1;
antagonists & inhibitors;
genetics;
metabolism;
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2E1;
genetics;
metabolism;
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2E1 Inhibitors;
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A;
genetics;
metabolism;
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors;
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors;
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System;
genetics;
metabolism;
Enzyme Activation;
drug effects;
Flavonoids;
pharmacology;
Humans;
RNA, Messenger;
genetics;
metabolism
- From:
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica
2007;42(1):8-12
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Flavonoids are present in fruits, vegetables and beverages derived from plants, and in many dietary supplements or herbal remedies. A number of naturally occurring flavonoids have been shown to modulate the CYP450 system, including the induction or inhibition of these enzymes. This review focuses on the flavonoid effects on cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme CYP1, 2E1, 3A4 and 19. Flavonoids alter CYPs by various mechanisms, including the stimulation of gene expression via specific receptors and/or CYP protein, or mRNA stabilization and so on. But in vivo and in vitro, the effects of flavonoids are not always coincident as a result of concentrations of flavonoids, genetic and environmental factors. As well, flavonoids may interact with drugs through the induction or inhibition of their metabolism. Much attention should be paid to the metabolism interaction of the flavonoids when coadministered with other drugs.
