Methods and compositions for heavy metal detoxification
AssigneeMetaproteomics, LLC
InventorsMatthew L. Tripp, Veera Konda, Amy J. Hall, Anu Desai, Jeffrey S. Bland
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for enhancing heavy metal detoxification are described. The compositions and methods described provide enhanced activity of key detoxification systems including that the induction of phase II detoxification enzymes, such as glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), and NADPH quinone reductase (NQO1) activity.
Claims4
A method for promoting heavy metal detoxification in a mammal in need thereof, said method comprising administering to the mammal a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of spent hops sufficient to activate NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf-2) transcription factor;
- wherein said method induces heavy metal detoxification in the mammal.
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