Abstract
Initiating activities of the secondary bile acids, deoxycholic acid (DCA) and lithocholic acid (LCA), were examined in terms of the induction of 7-glutamyltranspeptidase(GGT)positive foci in rat liver. A rapid induction model of enzyme-altered foci was utilized. GGT positive foci were clearly induced by DCA ranging from 0.05% to 0.5% in the diet. In contrast, the induction of GGT positive foci by LCA was less pronounced and was not dosedependent. These results suggest that DCA possesses initiating activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-218 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Cancer Research GANN |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Oncology
- Cancer Research