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Influence of garlic (Allium sativum) on the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - 1 Aug 2006
Cox Michael C, Low Jennifer, Lee James, Walshe Janice, Denduluri Neelima, Berman Arlene, Permenter Matthew G, Petros William P, Price Douglas K, Figg William D, Sparreboom Alex, Swain Sandra M
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PURPOSE: The herbal supplement garlic (Allium sativum) is commonly used by cancer patients. Preclinical studies have shown that allicin, a major component of garlic, may affect cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) activity. This study examines the influence of garlic supplementation on the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel, a CYP3A4 substrate. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: Women with metastatic breast cancer were treated with...
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