Vol. 27 (Suppl 2) 2006 Neuro endocrinology letters

Toxicological aspects of flavonoid interaction with biomacromolecules.

OBJECTIVES: Flavonoids are widely accepted as health promoting phytochemicals, however, some flavonoids show ability of direct interaction with DNA and/or enhance carcinogen activation into DNA modifying agents. Thus, their potential harmful effect on the human body should be examined in detail.

METHODS: Direct i.....