Genistein decreases basal hepatic cytochrome P450 1A1 protein expression and activity in Swiss Webster mice

Soy consumption has been associated with risk reduction for chronic diseases such as cancer. One proposed mechanism for cancer prevention by soy is through decreasing cytochrome P450 1A1 (Cyp1a1) activity. However, it is not known with certainty which soy components modulate Cyp1a1, nor the characteristics or mechanisms involved in the responses following short-term (

Source: Nutrition Research - January 8, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Erik B. Froyen, Francene M. Steinberg Tags: Original Research Source Type: research