Activation of pregnane X receptor by Ginkgo biloba extract
Pregnane X receptor (PXR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor that plays a role in a broad array of biological processes, including drug metabolism and transport. Ginkgo biloba is an herb commonly used to improve cognitive function. In primary cultures of rat hepatocytes, Ginkgo biloba induce...
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University of British Columbia
2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/2688 |