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CYP2C19 Variants and Limonene Metabolism

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
CYP2C19 Genetic Variants
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Limonene
Registration Number
NCT05078723
Lead Sponsor
Stanford University
Brief Summary

The investigators will examine whether a non-invasive screening tool for CYP2C19 genetic variants can be developed by measuring limonene metabolism.

Detailed Description

Cytochrome P450 2C19 is an important enzyme that metabolizes many drugs. However, individuals with genetic variants of CYP2C19, such as CYP2C19\*2 and CYP2C19\*3, are poor metabolizers of these drugs. Therefore, it is of interest to determine whether the investigators can develop a non-invasive assay to identify genetic variants of CYP2C19 by using a substrate for CYP2C19 found in citrus fruit, limonene. The purpose of the study is to examine changes in limonene levels in human breath after drinking orange peel extract for people with CYP2C19\*2 and CYP2C19\*3 genetic variants versus those that do not.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age range: Greater than 18 years and less than 45 years.
  • Gender: Male or Female
  • Ethnicities: East Asian
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant and/or Breastfeeding
  • previous allergic reaction to limonene, citrus fruits, bovine gelatin, glycerin
  • past medical history of cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease
  • veganism
  • history of chest pain or shortness of breath in the past month
  • certain medications that are CYP2C19 substrates or CYP2C19 inhibitors
  • Non-East Asian descent
  • age less than 18 y.o or age greater than 45 y.o
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*3 VariantsLimoneneThe group of participants has been genotyped to have the CYP2C19\*2 and/or CYP2C19\*3 variant during the first part of the study. The participants will consume 1 oz water mixed with 500mg limonene (Jarrow Formula orange peel extract) and be asked to swish 5 times and swallow. All participants will then provide breath samples over the course of 2 hours. The breath sample outcomes will be compared to those of the wild-type CYP2C19 study subjects.
Wildtype CYP2C19LimoneneThe group of participants has been genotyped to have wild-type CYP2C19. The participants will consume 1 oz water mixed with 500mg limonene (Jarrow Formula orange peel extract) and be asked to swish 5 times and swallow. All participants will then provide breath samples over the course of 2 hours. The breath sample outcomes will be compared to those of the CYP2C19\*2 and/or CYP2C19\*3 study subjects.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Breath limonene value in parts per billion2 hours

The amount of limonene in the breath will be measured by mass spectrometry for each participant.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stanford School of Medicine

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Stanford, California, United States

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