Induction of benzo[α]pyrene hydroxylase in human skin

W. Levin; A. H. Conney; A. P. Alvares; I. Merkatz; A. Kappas

doi:10.1126/science.176.4033.419

Induction of benzo[α]pyrene hydroxylase in human skin

W. Levin, A. H. Conney, A. P. Alvares, I. Merkatz, A. Kappas

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Abstract

Foreskins from children who were circumcised 2 to 4 days after birth contain an enzyme system that hydroxylates the carcinogen benzo[α]pyrene. When foreskin was cultured for 16 hours in the presence of 10 micromolar benz[α]anthracene, a two- to fivefold increase in activity of benzo[α]pyrene hydroxylase was obtained. An evaluation of the basal activity and inducibility of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in human tissues may provide a means of determining the ability of different individuals to metabolize carcinogens.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	419-420
Number of pages	2
Journal	Science
Volume	176
Issue number	4030
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.176.4033.419
State	Published - 1972
Externally published	Yes

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