Time-Dependent Induction of Hepatic Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Activity and mRNA Expression by Bilobalide in Rats

A single dose by gavage of bilobalide (30 mg/kg) was found to produce a time-dependent induction of hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme activity and protein expression in rats. An RT-PCR study further showed that mRNA expression of CYP2B was maximal at 6 h. Plasma and liver bilobalide concentration...

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Main Authors: Yuko Taki, Yuko Yamazaki, Fumio Shimura, Shizuo Yamada, Keizo Umegaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319312666