The Inhibitory Affects of Phytochemicals against a Carcinogen by the Modulation of Xenobiotic Enzymes in HepG2 Cells

Authors

Jon Ahlstrom, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kim O'Neill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phytochemicals, carcinogen, xenobiotic enzymes, HepG2 cells

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Cancer is the cause of death of 1 in 3 citizens in the United States. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce cancer deaths by 33%. Cancer prevention from dietary plants may in part be derived from individual phytochemicals inherent to the plant. The identification of plant phytochemicals that have anti-cancer properties and their mode of action is an important area of cancer research.

Recommended Citation

Ahlstrom, Jon and O'Neill, Dr. Kim (2014) "The Inhibitory Affects of Phytochemicals against a Carcinogen by the Modulation of Xenobiotic Enzymes in HepG2 Cells," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 845.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/845