Catalytic role of some phenolic substances in endogenous formation of N-nitroso compounds
Pignatelli, B.; Bereziat, J.C.; O'Neill, I.K.; Bartsch, H.
Iarc Scientific Publications 41: 413-423
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5038 PMID: 7141548 Document Number: 187999
N-nitrosation can be catalysed or inhibited in vivo by different naturally-occurring polyphenolic compounds. The catalytic effect is particularly affected by pH. Thus, individual dietary habits can be expected to have marked effects on endogenous formation of N-nitroso compounds because of catalysis by polyphenols in foodstuffs, in addition to individual differences in pH.