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Abstract

Effect of red clover on cyp expression: An investigation of herb-drug interaction at molecular level

Author(s): Anubhuti Tripathi, S. P. Singh, K.S.R. Raju, Wahajuddin, J. R. Gayen
Division of Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow-226 031, India

Correspondence Address:
J. R. Gayen Division of Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow-226 031 India E-mail: jr.gayen@cdri.res.in


Hormone replacement therapy and selective estrogen receptor modulator are the most common therapy for women going through menopause. These therapies though popular fail to relieve withdrawal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, leg cramps and nausea. This scenario necessitates to herbal preparations as alternative which may lead to simultaneous intake of herbal preparations, containing flavonoids, as well as Selective estrogen receptor modulator hence creating a phenomenon of herb drug interaction. Here we investigate the effect of red clover on steady state mRNA levels of rat cytochrome P 450 enzymes. Further, red clover's effect on cytochrome P 450's expression has been investigated when co-administered with tamoxifen and raloxifene. Exposure to red clover resulted in significant down regulation of all the cytochrome P 450 isoform mRNA except cytochrome P 450 2C13 and cytochrome P 450 3A2. When red clover is given in combination with tamoxifen or raloxifene altered level of cytochrome P 450 enzyme mRNA is observed. Present results suggest that herbal medical preparations such red clover has potential for herb drug interaction.

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