Decreased expression of cytochrome P450 protein in non-malignant colonic tissue of patients with colonic adenoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes in epithelial cells lining the alimentary tract play an important role in both the elimination and activation of (pro-)carcinogens. To estimate the role of cytochrome P450 in carcinogenesis of the colon,...

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Main Authors: Bode Christiane, Bergheim Ina, Parlesak Alexandr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/5/34