Effects of ethanol and polychlorinated-biphenyls in combination on ascorbic-acid metabolism, liver drug-metabolizing-enzymes, and lipid-metabolism in rats

Mochizuki, S; Watanabe, Y; Kato, K; Yoshida, A

HERO ID

2176964

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1992

Language

English

HERO ID 2176964
In Press No
Year 1992
Title Effects of ethanol and polychlorinated-biphenyls in combination on ascorbic-acid metabolism, liver drug-metabolizing-enzymes, and lipid-metabolism in rats
Authors Mochizuki, S; Watanabe, Y; Kato, K; Yoshida, A
Journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry
Volume 56
Issue 12
Page Numbers 2037-2040
Abstract BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. We investigated the combined effects of ethanol and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) on ascorbic acid metabolism, liver drug-metabolizing enzymes, and lipid metabolism in rats fed on a diet containing by 36% by energy of ethanol and 0.005% of PCB, either singly or in combination, for 49 days. Ethanol and PCB given together synergistically affected the amount of ascorbic acid excreted in the urine and the serum concentration of ascorbic acid. This synergistic effect was also observed in the activity of aniline hydroxylase in the liver. Ethanol and PCB given together seem to have had different effects on lipid metabolism. These results suggest that the effect of ethanol on the metabolism of ascorbic acid and of drugs may be enhanced by combined administration with PCB, and that the ascorbic acid deficiency and/or modification of the drug metabolism may become more serious.
Doi 10.1271/bbb.56.2037
Wosid WOS:A1992KG82800028
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