Evaluation of the pharmacokinetics for \[14C\]-benzo\[a\]pyrene (\[14C\]-BaP) and metabolites in plasma and urine over 48 hours following a 50 ng dose (5.4 nCi) alone or with 1250 ng phenanthrene.
Who can participate
Age range21 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 21-65 (inclusive)
* If female, must be post-menopausal or have had surgical sterilization to eliminate any possibility for fetal exposure
* Willing to defer blood donation for one month before, throughout, and one month after completion of study activities
* Willing to avoid consuming cruciferous vegetables, I3C or DIM supplements, smoked or cured meat or cheeses, or charcoal-grilled meats for 2 weeks prior to and during each study cycle (gas grilled foods acceptable)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Smoker (tobacco or other substances) or use of smokeless tobacco in past 3 months or living with smoker
* Regular use of medications that affect gut motility or nutrient absorption (e.g. cholestyramine, sucralfate, orlistat, pro- or anti-motility agents)
* History of gastrointestinal surgery (e.g. bariatric surgery, cholecystectomy) or gastrointestinal disorder (Crohn's disease, celiac disease, IBS, or colitis)
* Current or history of kidney or liver disease
* Prior high-dose 14C exposure from medical tests. (micro-dose 14C exposure not exclusionary)
* Occupational PAH exposure (e.g. roofers, asphalt pavers, fire-fighters, etc.)
* Regular use of indole-3-carbinol or DIM dietary supplements
What they're measuring
1
Peak Plasma Concentration of 14C-BaP Cmax
Timeframe: 0-48 hours for each of 2 dosing cycles, with a washout period of 3 weeks between the dosing cycles
2
Time at Highest Plasma Concentration of 14C-BaP Tmax
Timeframe: 0-48 hours for each of 2 dosing cycles, with a washout period of 3 weeks between the dosing cycles