Metabolism of benzo[a]pyrene in isolated human scalp hair follicles

Vermorken, AJ; Goos, CM; Roelofs, HM; Henderson, PT; Bloemendal, H

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2343584

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Journal Article

Year

1979

Language

English

PMID

44035

HERO ID 2343584
In Press No
Year 1979
Title Metabolism of benzo[a]pyrene in isolated human scalp hair follicles
Authors Vermorken, AJ; Goos, CM; Roelofs, HM; Henderson, PT; Bloemendal, H
Journal Toxicology
Volume 14
Issue 2
Page Numbers 109-116
Abstract Human scalp hair follicles contain an enzyme system that metabolizes the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. The major ethyl acetate soluble metabolites are 7,8-dihydro-7,8-dihydroxybenzo[a]pyrene,9,10-dihydro-9,10-dihydroxybenzo[a]pyrene and 3-hydroxybenzo[a]pyrene. Addition of 1,1,1-trichloropropene-2,3-oxide (TCPO), an inhibitor of epoxide hydratase, prevents the formation of the dihydrodiols. The overall metabolism can be inhibited by the addition of alpha-naphthoflavone. The metabolism of benzo[a]pyrene in a cell culture of human scalp hair follicles has also been investigated. The results show that the activity of arylhydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH) and epoxide hydratase (EH) is maintained in culture.
Doi 10.1016/0300-483X(79)90057-X
Pmid 44035
Wosid WOS:A1979JF36400002
Url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0300483X7990057X
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