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Modulation of detoxification enzymes by watercress: in vitro and in vivo investigations in human peripheral blood cells.
European journal of nutrition - 1 Dec 2009
Hofmann Thomas, Kuhnert A, Schubert A, Gill C, Rowland I R, Pool-Zobel B L, Glei M
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BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies indicate that consumption of cruciferous vegetables (CV) can reduce the risk of cancer. Supposed mechanisms are partly the inhibition of phase I and the induction of phase II enzymes. AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate in vitro and in vivo effects of watercress (WC), a member of the CV family, on chemopreventive parameters using human peripheral blood mononuclear...
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