Food–drug interactions involving multiple mechanisms: A case study with effect of Capsaicin on the pharmacokinetics of Irinotecan and its main metabolites in rat
Capsaicin (CAP), the main ingredient of chili peppers, displays potent anti-tumor activity in several human cancers. Irinotecan, an anticancer agent with narrow therapeutic index, is subjected to disposition by several enzymes or transporters modulated by CAP. This study systematically investigated...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Functional Foods |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464617306862 |