Component

3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM

DIM is a dietary indole compound formed from indole-3-carbinol. Its receptor, enzyme, hormone and drug effects depend on dose, timing, tissue and formulation. Laboratory induction does not prove a clinical interaction with every CYP substrate; reduced tamoxifen metabolites have been measured in a randomized trial. DIM is not an established essential nutrient.

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What it acts on

BR-DIM reduced plasma 4-hydroxytamoxifen compared with placebo.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Plasma 4-hydroxytamoxifen concentration source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
exposure
BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months
limitations
Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed
plain_language
A second active metabolite also fell.
primary_references
[dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
tissue_or_cell_type
Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1065–1076
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-4oh-tam-lower BR-DIM reduced plasma 4-hydroxytamoxifen compared with placebo. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A second active metabolite also fell. organism: 130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed tissue_or_cell_type: Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites experimental_model: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial limitations: Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined. exposure: BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/28560655.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1823, "text_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28"} [dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM reduced intracellular accumulation of the MDR1 substrate rhodamine 123 in the transport experiment.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Rhodamine 123 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays
exposure
DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls
limitations
Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models
plain_language
A tracer supported increased efflux; it did not measure every drug.
primary_references
[dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
tissue_or_cell_type
PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 532–543
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-abcb1-efflux DIM reduced intracellular accumulation of the MDR1 substrate rhodamine 123 in the transport experiment. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A tracer supported increased efflux; it did not measure every drug. organism: Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models tissue_or_cell_type: PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1 experimental_model: Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays limitations: Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions. exposure: DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25542144.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1440, "text_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d"} [dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM pretreatment increased aflatoxin B1-DNA adduct formation in human hepatocytes.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Aflatoxin B1-derived DNA adduct formation source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays
exposure
DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately
limitations
Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations
plain_language
More metabolism can activate a harmful compound rather than make it harmless.
primary_references
[dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
tissue_or_cell_type
Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 467–478
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-aflatoxin-adducts DIM pretreatment increased aflatoxin B1-DNA adduct formation in human hepatocytes. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: More metabolism can activate a harmful compound rather than make it harmless. organism: Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations tissue_or_cell_type: Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity experimental_model: Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays limitations: Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs. exposure: DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/19770484.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1446, "text_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba"} [dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM bound AhR and promoted rapid nuclear AhR-complex formation in MCF-7 cells.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human aryl hydrocarbon receptor / AHR source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Ligand binding, nuclear complex, transcription and growth assays
exposure
DIM 10-50 micromolar in cells; rodent dosing separately
limitations
Preclinical evidence. Estrogen exposure, tissue and concentrations affect the response; no human cancer-treatment efficacy established.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human MCF-7 cells and rat mammary-tumor model
plain_language
A receptor can relay the exposure to changes in gene regulation.
primary_references
[dim-p9771935] Aryl hydrocarbon receptor-mediated antiestrogenic and antitumorigenic activity of diindolylmethane. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9771935/ DOI: 10.1093/carcin/19.9.1631
tissue_or_cell_type
AhR and estrogen-responsive signaling
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 298–309
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Ligand binding, nuclear complex, transcription and growth assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-ahr-binding DIM bound AhR and promoted rapid nuclear AhR-complex formation in MCF-7 cells. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A receptor can relay the exposure to changes in gene regulation. organism: Human MCF-7 cells and rat mammary-tumor model tissue_or_cell_type: AhR and estrogen-responsive signaling experimental_model: Ligand binding, nuclear complex, transcription and growth assays limitations: Preclinical evidence. Estrogen exposure, tissue and concentrations affect the response; no human cancer-treatment efficacy established. exposure: DIM 10-50 micromolar in cells; rodent dosing separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/9771935.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "2f0967e62f0757c6ff4e68f7f7f673b6ba12ec581cbc7bd5c5594bdbf1964799", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1556, "text_sha256": "2f0967e62f0757c6ff4e68f7f7f673b6ba12ec581cbc7bd5c5594bdbf1964799"} [dim-p9771935] Aryl hydrocarbon receptor-mediated antiestrogenic and antitumorigenic activity of diindolylmethane. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9771935/ DOI: 10.1093/carcin/19.9.1631
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM partly inhibited TCDD-induced CYP1A1 transcription and strongly reduced the induced EROD activity in T47D cells.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 1A1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Receptor competition, reporter and enzyme assays
exposure
DIM alone up to 31 micromolar or with TCDD
limitations
Partial antagonism of a coadministered strong ligand is not absence of all AhR binding or a contradiction of induction in another cell type.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human T47D breast-cancer cells
plain_language
Binding the same receptor can produce a weaker signal and reduce another ligand response.
primary_references
[dim-p8866829] Indole-3-carbinol and diindolylmethane as aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor agonists and antagonists in T47D human breast cancer cells. (1996). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8866829/ DOI: 10.1016/0006-2952(96)00060-3
tissue_or_cell_type
AhR-mediated CYP1A1 response
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 324–335
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Receptor competition, reporter and enzyme assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-ahr-partial-antagonism DIM partly inhibited TCDD-induced CYP1A1 transcription and strongly reduced the induced EROD activity in T47D cells. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Binding the same receptor can produce a weaker signal and reduce another ligand response. organism: Human T47D breast-cancer cells tissue_or_cell_type: AhR-mediated CYP1A1 response experimental_model: Receptor competition, reporter and enzyme assays limitations: Partial antagonism of a coadministered strong ligand is not absence of all AhR binding or a contradiction of induction in another cell type. exposure: DIM alone up to 31 micromolar or with TCDD evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/8866829.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b6df68a4c8fabdb1ec4bf4c05e25c0ac350fe1505222b1423cd2124e26c9eb7f", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1403, "text_sha256": "b6df68a4c8fabdb1ec4bf4c05e25c0ac350fe1505222b1423cd2124e26c9eb7f"} [dim-p8866829] Indole-3-carbinol and diindolylmethane as aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor agonists and antagonists in T47D human breast cancer cells. (1996). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8866829/ DOI: 10.1016/0006-2952(96)00060-3
Complete structured claim and evidence
After treatment, 96% of evaluable patients showed androgen-receptor nuclear exclusion, compared with none in pretreatment biopsies.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Androgen receptor nuclear localization source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study
exposure
Absorption-enhanced DIM 225 mg twice daily for at least 14 days
limitations
Uncontrolled preoperative study. Tissue detection and altered localization do not establish tumor control, survival benefit or testosterone lowering.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
28 evaluable men with localized prostate cancer
plain_language
A receptor changed location; this was not a randomized efficacy comparison.
primary_references
[dim-p27069550] Anti-androgenic activity of absorption-enhanced 3, 3'-diindolylmethane in prostatectomy patients. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27069550/
tissue_or_cell_type
Prostate DIM, androgen-receptor localization and PSA
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1143–1154
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-ar-exclusion After treatment, 96% of evaluable patients showed androgen-receptor nuclear exclusion, compared with none in pretreatment biopsies. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A receptor changed location; this was not a randomized efficacy comparison. organism: 28 evaluable men with localized prostate cancer tissue_or_cell_type: Prostate DIM, androgen-receptor localization and PSA experimental_model: Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study limitations: Uncontrolled preoperative study. Tissue detection and altered localization do not establish tumor control, survival benefit or testosterone lowering. exposure: Absorption-enhanced DIM 225 mg twice daily for at least 14 days evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/27069550.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "7048d2f449ad8c31af0eb9e89b956d9d1dcebb0f74e1a4d0eabcc3635314053e", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1626, "text_sha256": "7048d2f449ad8c31af0eb9e89b956d9d1dcebb0f74e1a4d0eabcc3635314053e"} [dim-p27069550] Anti-androgenic activity of absorption-enhanced 3, 3'-diindolylmethane in prostatectomy patients. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27069550/
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM rapidly activated ATM and enhanced ATM-linked DNA-damage-response signaling in the studied cell system.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human ATM kinase source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell signaling and rodent radiation experiments
exposure
Submicromolar cell exposures and multidose rodent DIM schedules
limitations
No human radioprotection trial. Lack of protection in tested tumor xenografts cannot establish safety with all radiotherapy or cancer types.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Cultured cells and irradiated rodents; breast-tumor xenografts separately
plain_language
The compound also affected a DNA-damage sensor.
primary_references
[dim-p24127581] DIM (3,3'-diindolylmethane) confers protection against ionizing radiation by a unique mechanism. (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24127581/ DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1308206110
tissue_or_cell_type
ATM-mediated damage response
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1429–1440
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cell signaling and rodent radiation experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-atm-response DIM rapidly activated ATM and enhanced ATM-linked DNA-damage-response signaling in the studied cell system. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The compound also affected a DNA-damage sensor. organism: Cultured cells and irradiated rodents; breast-tumor xenografts separately tissue_or_cell_type: ATM-mediated damage response experimental_model: Cell signaling and rodent radiation experiments limitations: No human radioprotection trial. Lack of protection in tested tumor xenografts cannot establish safety with all radiotherapy or cancer types. exposure: Submicromolar cell exposures and multidose rodent DIM schedules evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/24127581.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "6e938b73271132ed6dc4ed9f3a4d7bb6cf85fd3071df159c17c9fcef93b901fc", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1379, "text_sha256": "6e938b73271132ed6dc4ed9f3a4d7bb6cf85fd3071df159c17c9fcef93b901fc"} [dim-p24127581] DIM (3,3'-diindolylmethane) confers protection against ionizing radiation by a unique mechanism. (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24127581/ DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1308206110
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM delayed the BaP peak and lowered its peak plasma concentration in the microdose study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Benzo[a]pyrene source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Within-person human dietary intervention and radiotracer microdose
exposure
Seven days of BR-DIM or Brussels sprouts before 50-ng radiolabeled BaP
limitations
Microdose kinetics with large individual variation. Lower plasma radiocarbon does not establish less DNA damage or reduced human cancer risk.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Small adult volunteer cohort
plain_language
A compound can change absorption timing without proving that enzyme detoxification increased.
primary_references
[dim-p36642108] Benzo[a]pyrene toxicokinetics in humans following dietary supplementation with 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) or Brussels sprouts. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642108/ DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116377
tissue_or_cell_type
Benzo[a]pyrene absorption and metabolism
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1208–1219
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Within-person human dietary intervention and radiotracer microdose · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-bap-kinetics DIM delayed the BaP peak and lowered its peak plasma concentration in the microdose study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A compound can change absorption timing without proving that enzyme detoxification increased. organism: Small adult volunteer cohort tissue_or_cell_type: Benzo[a]pyrene absorption and metabolism experimental_model: Within-person human dietary intervention and radiotracer microdose limitations: Microdose kinetics with large individual variation. Lower plasma radiocarbon does not establish less DNA damage or reduced human cancer risk. exposure: Seven days of BR-DIM or Brussels sprouts before 50-ng radiolabeled BaP evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/36642108.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "93b6510deeea8915ef7bd506c9b7d1d83b8d4b417f3e8194cbb9b33a89233384", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1801, "text_sha256": "93b6510deeea8915ef7bd506c9b7d1d83b8d4b417f3e8194cbb9b33a89233384"} [dim-p36642108] Benzo[a]pyrene toxicokinetics in humans following dietary supplementation with 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) or Brussels sprouts. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642108/ DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116377
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM and Brussels-sprout interventions reduced total plasma-recovered BaP-related radiocarbon by 56-67% relative to the non-intervention condition.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Total BaP-related plasma radiocarbon signal source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Within-person human dietary intervention and radiotracer microdose
exposure
Seven days of BR-DIM or Brussels sprouts before 50-ng radiolabeled BaP
limitations
Microdose kinetics with large individual variation. Lower plasma radiocarbon does not establish less DNA damage or reduced human cancer risk.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Small adult volunteer cohort
plain_language
Parent compound and combined metabolites were distinct measurements.
primary_references
[dim-p36642108] Benzo[a]pyrene toxicokinetics in humans following dietary supplementation with 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) or Brussels sprouts. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642108/ DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116377
tissue_or_cell_type
Benzo[a]pyrene absorption and metabolism
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1221–1232
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Within-person human dietary intervention and radiotracer microdose · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-bap-total DIM and Brussels-sprout interventions reduced total plasma-recovered BaP-related radiocarbon by 56-67% relative to the non-intervention condition. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Parent compound and combined metabolites were distinct measurements. organism: Small adult volunteer cohort tissue_or_cell_type: Benzo[a]pyrene absorption and metabolism experimental_model: Within-person human dietary intervention and radiotracer microdose limitations: Microdose kinetics with large individual variation. Lower plasma radiocarbon does not establish less DNA damage or reduced human cancer risk. exposure: Seven days of BR-DIM or Brussels sprouts before 50-ng radiolabeled BaP evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/36642108.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "93b6510deeea8915ef7bd506c9b7d1d83b8d4b417f3e8194cbb9b33a89233384", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1801, "text_sha256": "93b6510deeea8915ef7bd506c9b7d1d83b8d4b417f3e8194cbb9b33a89233384"} [dim-p36642108] Benzo[a]pyrene toxicokinetics in humans following dietary supplementation with 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) or Brussels sprouts. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642108/ DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116377
Complete structured claim and evidence
Breast density measured by mammography or MRI did not change with BR-DIM in the trial.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Breast density measured by mammography or MRI source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
exposure
BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months
limitations
Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed
plain_language
The biomarker changes did not establish a change in this tissue outcome.
primary_references
[dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
tissue_or_cell_type
Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1117–1128
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-breast-density-null Breast density measured by mammography or MRI did not change with BR-DIM in the trial. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The biomarker changes did not establish a change in this tissue outcome. organism: 130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed tissue_or_cell_type: Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites experimental_model: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial limitations: Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined. exposure: BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/28560655.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1823, "text_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28"} [dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
Complete structured claim and evidence
CIN2+ occurred in 9% on DIM versus 12% on placebo, RR 0.7 with 95% CI 0.4-1.2.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial
exposure
Oral DIM 150 mg/day for six months
limitations
No demonstrated HPV/cytology benefit; CIN2+ estimates were imprecise. Not evidence that a supplement replaces screening or lesion treatment.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
551 women available for analysis
plain_language
The confidence interval did not establish a reduction in this endpoint.
primary_references
[dim-p22075942] Effect of diindolylmethane supplementation on low-grade cervical cytological abnormalities: double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. (2012). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22075942/ DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.496
tissue_or_cell_type
Low-grade cervical abnormalities and HPV
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1169–1180
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-cervical-cin2 CIN2+ occurred in 9% on DIM versus 12% on placebo, RR 0.7 with 95% CI 0.4-1.2. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The confidence interval did not establish a reduction in this endpoint. organism: 551 women available for analysis tissue_or_cell_type: Low-grade cervical abnormalities and HPV experimental_model: Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial limitations: No demonstrated HPV/cytology benefit; CIN2+ estimates were imprecise. Not evidence that a supplement replaces screening or lesion treatment. exposure: Oral DIM 150 mg/day for six months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/22075942.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "a48e14708d6ab188e676830826bab1afebc6d3eecf8c80e533963f3ab67a7617", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1631, "text_sha256": "a48e14708d6ab188e676830826bab1afebc6d3eecf8c80e533963f3ab67a7617"} [dim-p22075942] Effect of diindolylmethane supplementation on low-grade cervical cytological abnormalities: double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. (2012). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22075942/ DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.496
Complete structured claim and evidence
The pilot study found no statistically significant difference between DIM and placebo on its reported outcomes.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Regression of cervical intraepithelial lesions source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial
exposure
Oral DIM approximately 2 mg/kg/day for 12 weeks
limitations
Incomplete follow-up biopsies and improvement in both arms; no statistically significant group difference.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
64 women enrolled; 60 available for analysis
plain_language
Improvement within a treated group is not proof that the treatment caused it.
primary_references
[dim-p19939441] Oral diindolylmethane (DIM): pilot evaluation of a nonsurgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19939441/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.10.060
tissue_or_cell_type
Biopsy-confirmed CIN2/3
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1195–1206
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-cervical-pilot-null The pilot study found no statistically significant difference between DIM and placebo on its reported outcomes. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Improvement within a treated group is not proof that the treatment caused it. organism: 64 women enrolled; 60 available for analysis tissue_or_cell_type: Biopsy-confirmed CIN2/3 experimental_model: Randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial limitations: Incomplete follow-up biopsies and improvement in both arms; no statistically significant group difference. exposure: Oral DIM approximately 2 mg/kg/day for 12 weeks evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/19939441.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ba95e25bccf862a414ecb9d5b54d2c95f19d76f5c2bc5cb5176ec31e635c5777", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2504, "text_sha256": "ba95e25bccf862a414ecb9d5b54d2c95f19d76f5c2bc5cb5176ec31e635c5777"} [dim-p19939441] Oral diindolylmethane (DIM): pilot evaluation of a nonsurgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19939441/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.10.060
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM directly inhibited CYP1A1 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 1A1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays
exposure
DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately
limitations
Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations
plain_language
Direct enzyme inhibition can oppose a slower increase in enzyme production.
primary_references
[dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
tissue_or_cell_type
Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 428–439
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-cyp1a1-direct-inhibition DIM directly inhibited CYP1A1 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Direct enzyme inhibition can oppose a slower increase in enzyme production. organism: Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations tissue_or_cell_type: Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity experimental_model: Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays limitations: Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs. exposure: DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/19770484.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1446, "text_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba"} [dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM directly inhibited CYP1A2 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 1A2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays
exposure
DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately
limitations
Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations
plain_language
Direct enzyme inhibition can oppose a slower increase in enzyme production.
primary_references
[dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
tissue_or_cell_type
Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 441–452
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-cyp1a2-direct-inhibition DIM directly inhibited CYP1A2 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Direct enzyme inhibition can oppose a slower increase in enzyme production. organism: Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations tissue_or_cell_type: Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity experimental_model: Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays limitations: Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs. exposure: DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/19770484.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1446, "text_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba"} [dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM directly inhibited CYP3A4 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 3A4 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays
exposure
DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately
limitations
Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations
plain_language
Direct enzyme inhibition can oppose a slower increase in enzyme production.
primary_references
[dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
tissue_or_cell_type
Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 454–465
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-cyp3a4-direct-inhibition DIM directly inhibited CYP3A4 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Direct enzyme inhibition can oppose a slower increase in enzyme production. organism: Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations tissue_or_cell_type: Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity experimental_model: Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays limitations: Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs. exposure: DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/19770484.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1446, "text_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba"} [dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
Complete structured claim and evidence
Two monohydroxylated and one dihydroxylated DIM products appeared in human plasma and urine.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Hydroxylated DIM metabolites, mixed analytical pool source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Human serial plasma/urine mass spectrometry and reporter assays
exposure
Two BR-DIM 150 capsules nightly for one week; measured 45.3 mg DIM per capsule
limitations
Small mixed-sex sample. Product label mass and measured DIM content differ. Some metabolite structures were tentative; reporter activity was not a clinical response.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Seven adults; mouse Hepa1 reporter cells
plain_language
The body changes DIM into additional molecules that need their own records.
primary_references
[dim-p34035125] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Exhibits Significant Metabolism after Oral Dosing in Humans. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34035125/ DOI: 10.1124/dmd.120.000346
tissue_or_cell_type
DIM metabolism and metabolite signaling
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 207–218
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human serial plasma/urine mass spectrometry and reporter assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-dim-hydroxylation Two monohydroxylated and one dihydroxylated DIM products appeared in human plasma and urine. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The body changes DIM into additional molecules that need their own records. organism: Seven adults; mouse Hepa1 reporter cells tissue_or_cell_type: DIM metabolism and metabolite signaling experimental_model: Human serial plasma/urine mass spectrometry and reporter assays limitations: Small mixed-sex sample. Product label mass and measured DIM content differ. Some metabolite structures were tentative; reporter activity was not a clinical response. exposure: Two BR-DIM 150 capsules nightly for one week; measured 45.3 mg DIM per capsule evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/34035125.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "0df37954db1da2ae488edb763e1397977b65d206cdd52269a5a882b62e8748ff", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2514, "text_sha256": "0df37954db1da2ae488edb763e1397977b65d206cdd52269a5a882b62e8748ff"} [dim-p34035125] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Exhibits Significant Metabolism after Oral Dosing in Humans. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34035125/ DOI: 10.1124/dmd.120.000346
Complete structured claim and evidence
Mean peak DIM concentrations were 32, 104 and 108 ng/mL after the reported 100, 200 and 300 mg doses, respectively.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Plasma DIM exposure source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Single ascending-dose randomized pharmacokinetic study
exposure
Absorption-enhanced BR-DIM; small dose cohorts
limitations
Formulation-specific, small single-dose cohorts; not a universal safe dose, long-term safety threshold or clinical-efficacy study.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Healthy nonsmoking drug-free adults
plain_language
Doubling a dose did not reliably double blood exposure.
primary_references
[dim-p18843002] Single-dose pharmacokinetics and tolerability of absorption-enhanced 3,3'-diindolylmethane in healthy subjects. (2008). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18843002/ DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-08-0520
tissue_or_cell_type
Plasma DIM
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 194–205
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### dim-dim-pk Mean peak DIM concentrations were 32, 104 and 108 ng/mL after the reported 100, 200 and 300 mg doses, respectively. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Doubling a dose did not reliably double blood exposure. organism: Healthy nonsmoking drug-free adults tissue_or_cell_type: Plasma DIM experimental_model: Single ascending-dose randomized pharmacokinetic study limitations: Formulation-specific, small single-dose cohorts; not a universal safe dose, long-term safety threshold or clinical-efficacy study. exposure: Absorption-enhanced BR-DIM; small dose cohorts evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/18843002.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "c6685bdd57ec7598e6a1fbbbe46f4c8708e0a9a700ed19ebbbc5e35a84c3c60c", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1513, "text_sha256": "c6685bdd57ec7598e6a1fbbbe46f4c8708e0a9a700ed19ebbbc5e35a84c3c60c"} [dim-p18843002] Single-dose pharmacokinetics and tolerability of absorption-enhanced 3,3'-diindolylmethane in healthy subjects. (2008). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18843002/ DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-08-0520
Complete structured claim and evidence
Plasma endoxifen was lower with BR-DIM than placebo in women taking tamoxifen.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Plasma endoxifen concentration source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
exposure
BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months
limitations
Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed
plain_language
This interaction was measured in people; its effect on cancer outcomes was not established.
primary_references
[dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
tissue_or_cell_type
Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1052–1063
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### dim-endoxifen-lower Plasma endoxifen was lower with BR-DIM than placebo in women taking tamoxifen. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This interaction was measured in people; its effect on cancer outcomes was not established. organism: 130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed tissue_or_cell_type: Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites experimental_model: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial limitations: Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined. exposure: BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/28560655.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1823, "text_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28"} [dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM at 10 micromolar activated ERalpha-regulated transcription in the absence of estradiol.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human estrogen receptor alpha / ESR1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays
exposure
DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent
limitations
The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human MCF-7 and T47D cells
plain_language
DIM cannot be described as a universal estrogen blocker.
primary_references
[dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
tissue_or_cell_type
ERalpha and proliferation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 597–608
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### dim-eralpha-activation DIM at 10 micromolar activated ERalpha-regulated transcription in the absence of estradiol. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: DIM cannot be described as a universal estrogen blocker. organism: Human MCF-7 and T47D cells tissue_or_cell_type: ERalpha and proliferation experimental_model: Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays limitations: The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter. exposure: DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25048790.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1824, "text_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17"} [dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM at 10 micromolar increased proliferation in estrogen-deprived breast-cancer cells; an ERalpha antagonist blocked the response.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Cell proliferation source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays
exposure
DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent
limitations
The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human MCF-7 and T47D cells
plain_language
A growth-promoting response appeared under one defined hormonal condition.
primary_references
[dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
tissue_or_cell_type
ERalpha and proliferation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 610–621
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### dim-eralpha-proliferation DIM at 10 micromolar increased proliferation in estrogen-deprived breast-cancer cells; an ERalpha antagonist blocked the response. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A growth-promoting response appeared under one defined hormonal condition. organism: Human MCF-7 and T47D cells tissue_or_cell_type: ERalpha and proliferation experimental_model: Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays limitations: The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter. exposure: DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25048790.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1824, "text_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17"} [dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM activated ERbeta target transcription without detectable binding to ERbeta in the study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human estrogen receptor beta / ESR2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Reporter, binding, chromatin and coactivator-silencing assays
exposure
DIM and SRC-2 silencing
limitations
Subtype-selective response in this system; other studies find ERalpha responses under other hormonal and concentration conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human receptor-expressing cell systems
plain_language
Receptor-dependent signaling need not mean that DIM directly occupies the hormone-binding site.
primary_references
[dim-p20160136] Selective activation of estrogen receptor-beta target genes by 3,3'-diindolylmethane. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20160136/ DOI: 10.1210/en.2009-1028
tissue_or_cell_type
ERbeta transcription
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 571–582
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### dim-erbeta-activation DIM activated ERbeta target transcription without detectable binding to ERbeta in the study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Receptor-dependent signaling need not mean that DIM directly occupies the hormone-binding site. organism: Human receptor-expressing cell systems tissue_or_cell_type: ERbeta transcription experimental_model: Reporter, binding, chromatin and coactivator-silencing assays limitations: Subtype-selective response in this system; other studies find ERalpha responses under other hormonal and concentration conditions. exposure: DIM and SRC-2 silencing evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/20160136.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "558ee877330aede2675ccccdef5e31debf9824e00a1eaaacb1e7fe385d45b8e5", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1134, "text_sha256": "558ee877330aede2675ccccdef5e31debf9824e00a1eaaacb1e7fe385d45b8e5"} [dim-p20160136] Selective activation of estrogen receptor-beta target genes by 3,3'-diindolylmethane. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20160136/ DOI: 10.1210/en.2009-1028
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM inhibited estradiol-induced MCF-7 proliferation in the tested estrogen-stimulated system.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Cell proliferation source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Ligand binding, nuclear complex, transcription and growth assays
exposure
DIM 10-50 micromolar in cells; rodent dosing separately
limitations
Preclinical evidence. Estrogen exposure, tissue and concentrations affect the response; no human cancer-treatment efficacy established.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human MCF-7 cells and rat mammary-tumor model
plain_language
Its effect depended on the hormonal conditions being tested.
primary_references
[dim-p9771935] Aryl hydrocarbon receptor-mediated antiestrogenic and antitumorigenic activity of diindolylmethane. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9771935/ DOI: 10.1093/carcin/19.9.1631
tissue_or_cell_type
AhR and estrogen-responsive signaling
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 311–322
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### dim-estrogen-growth-inhibition DIM inhibited estradiol-induced MCF-7 proliferation in the tested estrogen-stimulated system. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Its effect depended on the hormonal conditions being tested. organism: Human MCF-7 cells and rat mammary-tumor model tissue_or_cell_type: AhR and estrogen-responsive signaling experimental_model: Ligand binding, nuclear complex, transcription and growth assays limitations: Preclinical evidence. Estrogen exposure, tissue and concentrations affect the response; no human cancer-treatment efficacy established. exposure: DIM 10-50 micromolar in cells; rodent dosing separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/9771935.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "2f0967e62f0757c6ff4e68f7f7f673b6ba12ec581cbc7bd5c5594bdbf1964799", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1556, "text_sha256": "2f0967e62f0757c6ff4e68f7f7f673b6ba12ec581cbc7bd5c5594bdbf1964799"} [dim-p9771935] Aryl hydrocarbon receptor-mediated antiestrogenic and antitumorigenic activity of diindolylmethane. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9771935/ DOI: 10.1093/carcin/19.9.1631
Complete structured claim and evidence
BR-DIM increased the urinary 2/16-alpha-hydroxyestrone ratio relative to placebo.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Urinary 2-hydroxyestrone to 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone ratio source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
exposure
BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months
limitations
Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed
plain_language
A ratio changed; calling one estrogen universally good and another bad would go beyond the trial.
primary_references
[dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
tissue_or_cell_type
Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1091–1102
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### dim-estrogen-ratio BR-DIM increased the urinary 2/16-alpha-hydroxyestrone ratio relative to placebo. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A ratio changed; calling one estrogen universally good and another bad would go beyond the trial. organism: 130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed tissue_or_cell_type: Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites experimental_model: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial limitations: Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined. exposure: BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/28560655.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1823, "text_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28"} [dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
Complete structured claim and evidence
Class I HDAC depletion was accompanied by increased p21/p27 expression and G2 cell-cycle arrest.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Cell-cycle arrest in G2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies
exposure
DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion
limitations
Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts
plain_language
Changing chromatin regulators connected to cell-cycle control.
primary_references
[dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
tissue_or_cell_type
Class I HDAC regulation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1416–1427
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### dim-hdac-cycle Class I HDAC depletion was accompanied by increased p21/p27 expression and G2 cell-cycle arrest. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Changing chromatin regulators connected to cell-cycle control. organism: Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Class I HDAC regulation experimental_model: Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies limitations: Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site. exposure: DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/20068155.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 862, "text_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9"} [dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC1 in the colon-cancer study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human histone deacetylase 1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies
exposure
DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion
limitations
Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts
plain_language
This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site.
primary_references
[dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
tissue_or_cell_type
Class I HDAC regulation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1364–1375
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### dim-hdac-hdac1 DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC1 in the colon-cancer study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site. organism: Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Class I HDAC regulation experimental_model: Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies limitations: Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site. exposure: DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/20068155.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 862, "text_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9"} [dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC2 in the colon-cancer study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human histone deacetylase 2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies
exposure
DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion
limitations
Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts
plain_language
This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site.
primary_references
[dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
tissue_or_cell_type
Class I HDAC regulation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1377–1388
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### dim-hdac-hdac2 DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC2 in the colon-cancer study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site. organism: Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Class I HDAC regulation experimental_model: Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies limitations: Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site. exposure: DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/20068155.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 862, "text_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9"} [dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC3 in the colon-cancer study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human histone deacetylase 3 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies
exposure
DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion
limitations
Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts
plain_language
This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site.
primary_references
[dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
tissue_or_cell_type
Class I HDAC regulation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1390–1401
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### dim-hdac-hdac3 DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC3 in the colon-cancer study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site. organism: Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Class I HDAC regulation experimental_model: Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies limitations: Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site. exposure: DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/20068155.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 862, "text_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9"} [dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC8 in the colon-cancer study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human histone deacetylase 8 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies
exposure
DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion
limitations
Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts
plain_language
This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site.
primary_references
[dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
tissue_or_cell_type
Class I HDAC regulation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1403–1414
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### dim-hdac-hdac8 DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC8 in the colon-cancer study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This mechanism removes an epigenetic regulatory protein rather than merely blocking its active site. organism: Human colon-cancer cells and xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Class I HDAC regulation experimental_model: Protein degradation and cell-cycle studies limitations: Preclinical concentration/model dependence. The mechanism is loss of HDAC protein, not established direct inhibition of every HDAC catalytic site. exposure: DIM; proteasome-mediated protein depletion evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/20068155.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 862, "text_sha256": "bbb7efbd817b44da2771c9dac2c27d0bf4fe3db97ad9452a93eefc97319ebab9"} [dim-p20068155] Chemopreventive agent 3,3'-diindolylmethane selectively induces proteasomal degradation of class I histone deacetylases. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20068155/ DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-1924
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased CYP1A1 mRNA dose-dependently, with induction also reflected in protein measurements.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 1A1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment
exposure
DIM 10-50 micromolar
limitations
Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes
plain_language
The cell increases the amount of one drug-processing enzyme.
primary_references
[dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
tissue_or_cell_type
CYP and phase-II enzyme expression
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 376–387
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### dim-hepatocyte-cyp1a1 DIM increased CYP1A1 mRNA dose-dependently, with induction also reflected in protein measurements. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The cell increases the amount of one drug-processing enzyme. organism: Primary human hepatocytes tissue_or_cell_type: CYP and phase-II enzyme expression experimental_model: Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment limitations: Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people. exposure: DIM 10-50 micromolar evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/15672752.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1560, "text_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63"} [dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased CYP1A2 mRNA dose-dependently, with induction also reflected in protein measurements.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 1A2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment
exposure
DIM 10-50 micromolar
limitations
Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes
plain_language
This establishes a mechanism to investigate drug interactions, not their clinical size.
primary_references
[dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
tissue_or_cell_type
CYP and phase-II enzyme expression
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 389–400
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### dim-hepatocyte-cyp1a2 DIM increased CYP1A2 mRNA dose-dependently, with induction also reflected in protein measurements. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This establishes a mechanism to investigate drug interactions, not their clinical size. organism: Primary human hepatocytes tissue_or_cell_type: CYP and phase-II enzyme expression experimental_model: Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment limitations: Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people. exposure: DIM 10-50 micromolar evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/15672752.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1560, "text_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63"} [dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
Complete structured claim and evidence
No significant GSTA1 transcriptional increase was detected in the phytochemical comparisons including DIM.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human glutathione S-transferase A1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment
exposure
DIM 10-50 micromolar
limitations
Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes
plain_language
An enzyme response does not imply that every detoxification pathway rises together.
primary_references
[dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
tissue_or_cell_type
CYP and phase-II enzyme expression
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 415–426
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### dim-hepatocyte-gsta1-null No significant GSTA1 transcriptional increase was detected in the phytochemical comparisons including DIM. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: An enzyme response does not imply that every detoxification pathway rises together. organism: Primary human hepatocytes tissue_or_cell_type: CYP and phase-II enzyme expression experimental_model: Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment limitations: Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people. exposure: DIM 10-50 micromolar evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/15672752.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1560, "text_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63"} [dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased NQO1 expression about 4.5-fold at 50 micromolar in the hepatocyte experiment.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 / NQO1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment
exposure
DIM 10-50 micromolar
limitations
Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes
plain_language
DIM also changed a quinone-handling enzyme already connected to other nutrients.
primary_references
[dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
tissue_or_cell_type
CYP and phase-II enzyme expression
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 402–413
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### dim-hepatocyte-nqo1 DIM increased NQO1 expression about 4.5-fold at 50 micromolar in the hepatocyte experiment. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: DIM also changed a quinone-handling enzyme already connected to other nutrients. organism: Primary human hepatocytes tissue_or_cell_type: CYP and phase-II enzyme expression experimental_model: Quantitative gene expression and protein assessment limitations: Cell-culture concentrations; fold mRNA induction is not the fold change in drug clearance in people. exposure: DIM 10-50 micromolar evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/15672752.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1560, "text_sha256": "ccf97f305e0f4d5b98b172cef3a0875729e44b8f65420d87a6d725ec7207ca63"} [dim-p15672752] Phytochemical-induced changes in gene expression of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in cultured human primary hepatocytes. (2004). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15672752/ DOI: 10.1080/00498250412331285481
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM at 50 micromolar inhibited proliferation in contrast with the lower-concentration response.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Cell proliferation source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays
exposure
DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent
limitations
The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human MCF-7 and T47D cells
plain_language
Direction changed with concentration within the same experimental study.
primary_references
[dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
tissue_or_cell_type
ERalpha and proliferation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 636–647
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### dim-higher-dose-growth-inhibition DIM at 50 micromolar inhibited proliferation in contrast with the lower-concentration response. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Direction changed with concentration within the same experimental study. organism: Human MCF-7 and T47D cells tissue_or_cell_type: ERalpha and proliferation experimental_model: Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays limitations: The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter. exposure: DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25048790.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1824, "text_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17"} [dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
Complete structured claim and evidence
Among baseline HPV-positive women, 69% on DIM versus 61% on placebo remained positive at six months, RR 1.1 with 95% CI 0.9-1.4.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Persistence of HPV positivity source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial
exposure
Oral DIM 150 mg/day for six months
limitations
No demonstrated HPV/cytology benefit; CIN2+ estimates were imprecise. Not evidence that a supplement replaces screening or lesion treatment.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
551 women available for analysis
plain_language
This trial did not demonstrate improved HPV clearance.
primary_references
[dim-p22075942] Effect of diindolylmethane supplementation on low-grade cervical cytological abnormalities: double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. (2012). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22075942/ DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.496
tissue_or_cell_type
Low-grade cervical abnormalities and HPV
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1182–1193
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### dim-hpv-null Among baseline HPV-positive women, 69% on DIM versus 61% on placebo remained positive at six months, RR 1.1 with 95% CI 0.9-1.4. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This trial did not demonstrate improved HPV clearance. organism: 551 women available for analysis tissue_or_cell_type: Low-grade cervical abnormalities and HPV experimental_model: Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial limitations: No demonstrated HPV/cytology benefit; CIN2+ estimates were imprecise. Not evidence that a supplement replaces screening or lesion treatment. exposure: Oral DIM 150 mg/day for six months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/22075942.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "a48e14708d6ab188e676830826bab1afebc6d3eecf8c80e533963f3ab67a7617", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1631, "text_sha256": "a48e14708d6ab188e676830826bab1afebc6d3eecf8c80e533963f3ab67a7617"} [dim-p22075942] Effect of diindolylmethane supplementation on low-grade cervical cytological abnormalities: double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. (2012). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22075942/ DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.496
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased CYP1A2 protein in cultured human liver slices.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 1A2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Precision-cut liver-slice induction and immunoblotting
exposure
DIM 50 micromolar for 72 hours
limitations
Ex-vivo exposure; not a measured oral DIM effect on a patient drug concentration. Four donors showed variable responses.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human donor liver slices
plain_language
Human liver tissue can make more of this enzyme after DIM exposure.
primary_references
[dim-p9741959] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane induces CYP1A2 in cultured precision-cut human liver slices. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9741959/ DOI: 10.1080/004982598239227
tissue_or_cell_type
CYP1A proteins and catalytic assays
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 350–361
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Precision-cut liver-slice induction and immunoblotting · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-liver-cyp1a2 DIM increased CYP1A2 protein in cultured human liver slices. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Human liver tissue can make more of this enzyme after DIM exposure. organism: Human donor liver slices tissue_or_cell_type: CYP1A proteins and catalytic assays experimental_model: Precision-cut liver-slice induction and immunoblotting limitations: Ex-vivo exposure; not a measured oral DIM effect on a patient drug concentration. Four donors showed variable responses. exposure: DIM 50 micromolar for 72 hours evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/9741959.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "11eec60fad1ec0e18085a59f90fa3237235bb0614b5ee2b29058757e3b45ba47", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1338, "text_sha256": "11eec60fad1ec0e18085a59f90fa3237235bb0614b5ee2b29058757e3b45ba47"} [dim-p9741959] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane induces CYP1A2 in cultured precision-cut human liver slices. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9741959/ DOI: 10.1080/004982598239227
Complete structured claim and evidence
The same liver-slice experiment found little effect of DIM on CYP3A4 protein.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 3A4 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Precision-cut liver-slice induction and immunoblotting
exposure
DIM 50 micromolar for 72 hours
limitations
Ex-vivo exposure; not a measured oral DIM effect on a patient drug concentration. Four donors showed variable responses.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human donor liver slices
plain_language
A result for one CYP family cannot simply be assigned to another.
primary_references
[dim-p9741959] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane induces CYP1A2 in cultured precision-cut human liver slices. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9741959/ DOI: 10.1080/004982598239227
tissue_or_cell_type
CYP1A proteins and catalytic assays
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 363–374
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Precision-cut liver-slice induction and immunoblotting · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-liver-cyp3a4-null The same liver-slice experiment found little effect of DIM on CYP3A4 protein. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A result for one CYP family cannot simply be assigned to another. organism: Human donor liver slices tissue_or_cell_type: CYP1A proteins and catalytic assays experimental_model: Precision-cut liver-slice induction and immunoblotting limitations: Ex-vivo exposure; not a measured oral DIM effect on a patient drug concentration. Four donors showed variable responses. exposure: DIM 50 micromolar for 72 hours evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/9741959.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "11eec60fad1ec0e18085a59f90fa3237235bb0614b5ee2b29058757e3b45ba47", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1338, "text_sha256": "11eec60fad1ec0e18085a59f90fa3237235bb0614b5ee2b29058757e3b45ba47"} [dim-p9741959] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane induces CYP1A2 in cultured precision-cut human liver slices. (1998). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9741959/ DOI: 10.1080/004982598239227
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM activated Nrf2-dependent transcription in mouse fibroblasts, whereas I3C did not in the tested conditions.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Mouse Nrf2 / Nfe2l2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments
exposure
DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane
limitations
Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts
plain_language
A chemical conversion changed signaling activity in this model.
primary_references
[dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
tissue_or_cell_type
Nrf2-regulated defense genes
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1234–1245
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-mouse-nrf2 DIM activated Nrf2-dependent transcription in mouse fibroblasts, whereas I3C did not in the tested conditions. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A chemical conversion changed signaling activity in this model. organism: Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts tissue_or_cell_type: Nrf2-regulated defense genes experimental_model: Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments limitations: Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion. exposure: DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/21615272.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 737, "text_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8"} [dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased STIM1 expression and supported store-operated calcium entry in the experimental muscle model.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Mouse stromal interaction molecule 1 / Stim1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments
exposure
DIM in experimental atrophy/aging models
limitations
2026 preclinical study, not a human sarcopenia trial. Mouse STIM1 stays distinct from the human selenium-linked STIM1 record.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Mouse muscle, mouse C2C12 myotubes and C. elegans
plain_language
Calcium signaling is another network connection, with species kept explicit.
primary_references
[dim-p42308990] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane ameliorates muscle atrophy by modulating mitochondrial function and calcium homeostasis. (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42308990/ DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158409
tissue_or_cell_type
Mitochondrial function and store-operated calcium entry
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1455–1466
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-mouse-stim1 DIM increased STIM1 expression and supported store-operated calcium entry in the experimental muscle model. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Calcium signaling is another network connection, with species kept explicit. organism: Mouse muscle, mouse C2C12 myotubes and C. elegans tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial function and store-operated calcium entry experimental_model: Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments limitations: 2026 preclinical study, not a human sarcopenia trial. Mouse STIM1 stays distinct from the human selenium-linked STIM1 record. exposure: DIM in experimental atrophy/aging models evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/42308990.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "4bd26fd33c370df293346c5680820459a885a7545286d92c9e1c27220d41f2cb", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2803, "text_sha256": "4bd26fd33c370df293346c5680820459a885a7545286d92c9e1c27220d41f2cb"} [dim-p42308990] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane ameliorates muscle atrophy by modulating mitochondrial function and calcium homeostasis. (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42308990/ DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158409
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM attenuated dexamethasone-induced myotube and mouse muscle atrophy and improved mouse grip-strength measures.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Muscle atrophy source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments
exposure
DIM in experimental atrophy/aging models
limitations
2026 preclinical study, not a human sarcopenia trial. Mouse STIM1 stays distinct from the human selenium-linked STIM1 record.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Mouse muscle, mouse C2C12 myotubes and C. elegans
plain_language
This is a candidate mechanism to test in humans, not an established treatment.
primary_references
[dim-p42308990] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane ameliorates muscle atrophy by modulating mitochondrial function and calcium homeostasis. (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42308990/ DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158409
tissue_or_cell_type
Mitochondrial function and store-operated calcium entry
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1481–1492
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-muscle-atrophy DIM attenuated dexamethasone-induced myotube and mouse muscle atrophy and improved mouse grip-strength measures. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This is a candidate mechanism to test in humans, not an established treatment. organism: Mouse muscle, mouse C2C12 myotubes and C. elegans tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial function and store-operated calcium entry experimental_model: Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments limitations: 2026 preclinical study, not a human sarcopenia trial. Mouse STIM1 stays distinct from the human selenium-linked STIM1 record. exposure: DIM in experimental atrophy/aging models evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/42308990.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "4bd26fd33c370df293346c5680820459a885a7545286d92c9e1c27220d41f2cb", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2803, "text_sha256": "4bd26fd33c370df293346c5680820459a885a7545286d92c9e1c27220d41f2cb"} [dim-p42308990] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane ameliorates muscle atrophy by modulating mitochondrial function and calcium homeostasis. (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42308990/ DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158409
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM limited the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and excessive ROS generation in the atrophy models.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Inner mitochondrial membrane potential source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments
exposure
DIM in experimental atrophy/aging models
limitations
2026 preclinical study, not a human sarcopenia trial. Mouse STIM1 stays distinct from the human selenium-linked STIM1 record.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Mouse muscle, mouse C2C12 myotubes and C. elegans
plain_language
Mitochondrial measurements improved in this preclinical setting.
primary_references
[dim-p42308990] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane ameliorates muscle atrophy by modulating mitochondrial function and calcium homeostasis. (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42308990/ DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158409
tissue_or_cell_type
Mitochondrial function and store-operated calcium entry
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1468–1479
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-muscle-mito DIM limited the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and excessive ROS generation in the atrophy models. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Mitochondrial measurements improved in this preclinical setting. organism: Mouse muscle, mouse C2C12 myotubes and C. elegans tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial function and store-operated calcium entry experimental_model: Dexamethasone atrophy and aging-model experiments limitations: 2026 preclinical study, not a human sarcopenia trial. Mouse STIM1 stays distinct from the human selenium-linked STIM1 record. exposure: DIM in experimental atrophy/aging models evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/42308990.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "4bd26fd33c370df293346c5680820459a885a7545286d92c9e1c27220d41f2cb", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2803, "text_sha256": "4bd26fd33c370df293346c5680820459a885a7545286d92c9e1c27220d41f2cb"} [dim-p42308990] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane ameliorates muscle atrophy by modulating mitochondrial function and calcium homeostasis. (2026). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42308990/ DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158409
Complete structured claim and evidence
BR-DIM reduced plasma N-desmethyltamoxifen compared with placebo.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Plasma N-desmethyltamoxifen concentration source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
exposure
BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months
limitations
Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed
plain_language
The precursor pool for endoxifen also changed.
primary_references
[dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
tissue_or_cell_type
Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1078–1089
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-ndesmethyl-lower BR-DIM reduced plasma N-desmethyltamoxifen compared with placebo. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The precursor pool for endoxifen also changed. organism: 130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed tissue_or_cell_type: Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites experimental_model: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial limitations: Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined. exposure: BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/28560655.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1823, "text_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28"} [dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Glutathione-synthesis gene expression source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments
exposure
DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane
limitations
Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts
plain_language
This downstream enzyme is recorded separately from the Nrf2 regulator.
primary_references
[dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
tissue_or_cell_type
Nrf2-regulated defense genes
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1273–1284
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nrf2-glutathione-synthesis-gene-expression DIM increased gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This downstream enzyme is recorded separately from the Nrf2 regulator. organism: Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts tissue_or_cell_type: Nrf2-regulated defense genes experimental_model: Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments limitations: Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion. exposure: DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/21615272.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 737, "text_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8"} [dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased HO-1 mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Mouse heme oxygenase 1 / Hmox1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments
exposure
DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane
limitations
Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts
plain_language
This downstream enzyme is recorded separately from the Nrf2 regulator.
primary_references
[dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
tissue_or_cell_type
Nrf2-regulated defense genes
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1247–1258
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nrf2-mouse-hmox1 DIM increased HO-1 mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This downstream enzyme is recorded separately from the Nrf2 regulator. organism: Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts tissue_or_cell_type: Nrf2-regulated defense genes experimental_model: Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments limitations: Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion. exposure: DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/21615272.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 737, "text_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8"} [dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased NQO1 mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Mouse NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 / Nqo1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments
exposure
DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane
limitations
Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts
plain_language
This downstream enzyme is recorded separately from the Nrf2 regulator.
primary_references
[dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
tissue_or_cell_type
Nrf2-regulated defense genes
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1260–1271
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### dim-nrf2-mouse-nqo1 DIM increased NQO1 mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: This downstream enzyme is recorded separately from the Nrf2 regulator. organism: Mouse NIH3T3 fibroblasts tissue_or_cell_type: Nrf2-regulated defense genes experimental_model: Reporter and gene/protein expression experiments limitations: Mouse cells; transcriptional induction does not establish clinical antioxidant benefit or nutrient repletion. exposure: DIM compared with I3C and sulforaphane evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/21615272.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 737, "text_sha256": "1ae26f09db419c2cd095519c3326616a14343b52e23a71e7994a4aed764ab1b8"} [dim-p21615272] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane but not indole-3-carbinol activates Nrf2 and induces Nrf2 target gene expression in cultured murine fibroblasts. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615272/ DOI: 10.3109/10715762.2011.571683
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM treatment reduced AHR in the tested lung-cancer models.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human aryl hydrocarbon receptor / AHR source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments
exposure
DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls
limitations
Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts
plain_language
A particular tumor context showed suppression of this defense/signaling component.
primary_references
[dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
tissue_or_cell_type
Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1286–1297
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nsclc-ahr DIM treatment reduced AHR in the tested lung-cancer models. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A particular tumor context showed suppression of this defense/signaling component. organism: Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4 experimental_model: Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments limitations: Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people. exposure: DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/40100489.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1722, "text_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0"} [dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM induced ferroptosis that could be reversed by ferrostatin-1, NAC or the tested AHR antagonist; NRF2 overexpression also reversed it.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Ferroptosis source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments
exposure
DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls
limitations
Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts
plain_language
Perturbation controls helped connect the response to specific defenses.
primary_references
[dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
tissue_or_cell_type
Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1351–1362
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nsclc-ferroptosis DIM induced ferroptosis that could be reversed by ferrostatin-1, NAC or the tested AHR antagonist; NRF2 overexpression also reversed it. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Perturbation controls helped connect the response to specific defenses. organism: Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4 experimental_model: Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments limitations: Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people. exposure: DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/40100489.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1722, "text_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0"} [dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM treatment reduced GPX4 in the tested lung-cancer models.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → GPX4 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments
exposure
DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls
limitations
Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts
plain_language
A particular tumor context showed suppression of this defense/signaling component.
primary_references
[dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
tissue_or_cell_type
Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1312–1323
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nsclc-gpx4 DIM treatment reduced GPX4 in the tested lung-cancer models. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A particular tumor context showed suppression of this defense/signaling component. organism: Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4 experimental_model: Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments limitations: Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people. exposure: DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/40100489.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1722, "text_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0"} [dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM lowered cellular GSH in the lung-cancer experiments.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Cellular reduced-glutathione pool source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments
exposure
DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls
limitations
Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts
plain_language
Glutathione availability changed in these cells, not as a demonstrated whole-body nutrient deficiency.
primary_references
[dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
tissue_or_cell_type
Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1325–1336
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nsclc-gsh DIM lowered cellular GSH in the lung-cancer experiments. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Glutathione availability changed in these cells, not as a demonstrated whole-body nutrient deficiency. organism: Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4 experimental_model: Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments limitations: Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people. exposure: DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/40100489.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1722, "text_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0"} [dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased measured cellular ferrous iron in the lung-cancer experiments.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Ferrous iron source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments
exposure
DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls
limitations
Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts
plain_language
Iron-dependent cell-death chemistry connects to the same canonical iron node.
primary_references
[dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
tissue_or_cell_type
Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1338–1349
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nsclc-iron DIM increased measured cellular ferrous iron in the lung-cancer experiments. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Iron-dependent cell-death chemistry connects to the same canonical iron node. organism: Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4 experimental_model: Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments limitations: Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people. exposure: DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/40100489.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1722, "text_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0"} [dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM treatment reduced NRF2 in the tested lung-cancer models.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human Nrf2 / NFE2L2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments
exposure
DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls
limitations
Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts
plain_language
A particular tumor context showed suppression of this defense/signaling component.
primary_references
[dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
tissue_or_cell_type
Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1299–1310
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-nsclc-nfe2l2 DIM treatment reduced NRF2 in the tested lung-cancer models. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A particular tumor context showed suppression of this defense/signaling component. organism: Human non-small-cell lung-cancer cells and mouse xenografts tissue_or_cell_type: Ferroptosis and AHR/NRF2/GPX4 experimental_model: Cell perturbation and xenograft experiments limitations: Preclinical cancer context. Reduced defense here differs from Nrf2 induction in fibroblasts; neither result proves a universal antioxidant or prooxidant effect in people. exposure: DIM; NRF2 overexpression and pharmacological rescue controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/40100489.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1722, "text_sha256": "99bc986298e026c4bd40745004936bab65af37a931084f75634b89505f5b95d0"} [dim-p40100489] 3,3'-diindolylmethane induces ferroptosis and inhibits proliferation in non-small-cell lung cancer through the AHR/NRF2/GPX4 axis. (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100489/ DOI: 10.1007/s12672-025-02096-z
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM was detected in prostate tissue from 26 of 28 evaluable men, with a mean of 14.2 ng/g.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Prostatic DIM concentration source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study
exposure
Absorption-enhanced DIM 225 mg twice daily for at least 14 days
limitations
Uncontrolled preoperative study. Tissue detection and altered localization do not establish tumor control, survival benefit or testosterone lowering.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
28 evaluable men with localized prostate cancer
plain_language
A tissue measurement showed delivery under this formulation and regimen.
primary_references
[dim-p27069550] Anti-androgenic activity of absorption-enhanced 3, 3'-diindolylmethane in prostatectomy patients. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27069550/
tissue_or_cell_type
Prostate DIM, androgen-receptor localization and PSA
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1130–1141
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-prostate-delivery DIM was detected in prostate tissue from 26 of 28 evaluable men, with a mean of 14.2 ng/g. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A tissue measurement showed delivery under this formulation and regimen. organism: 28 evaluable men with localized prostate cancer tissue_or_cell_type: Prostate DIM, androgen-receptor localization and PSA experimental_model: Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study limitations: Uncontrolled preoperative study. Tissue detection and altered localization do not establish tumor control, survival benefit or testosterone lowering. exposure: Absorption-enhanced DIM 225 mg twice daily for at least 14 days evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/27069550.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "7048d2f449ad8c31af0eb9e89b956d9d1dcebb0f74e1a4d0eabcc3635314053e", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1626, "text_sha256": "7048d2f449ad8c31af0eb9e89b956d9d1dcebb0f74e1a4d0eabcc3635314053e"} [dim-p27069550] Anti-androgenic activity of absorption-enhanced 3, 3'-diindolylmethane in prostatectomy patients. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27069550/
Complete structured claim and evidence
PSA declined in 71% of evaluable patients during the preoperative study.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Serum prostate-specific antigen source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study
exposure
Absorption-enhanced DIM 225 mg twice daily for at least 14 days
limitations
Uncontrolled preoperative study. Tissue detection and altered localization do not establish tumor control, survival benefit or testosterone lowering.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
28 evaluable men with localized prostate cancer
plain_language
An uncontrolled marker change cannot establish cancer prevention or treatment benefit.
primary_references
[dim-p27069550] Anti-androgenic activity of absorption-enhanced 3, 3'-diindolylmethane in prostatectomy patients. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27069550/
tissue_or_cell_type
Prostate DIM, androgen-receptor localization and PSA
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1156–1167
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### dim-psa-change PSA declined in 71% of evaluable patients during the preoperative study. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: An uncontrolled marker change cannot establish cancer prevention or treatment benefit. organism: 28 evaluable men with localized prostate cancer tissue_or_cell_type: Prostate DIM, androgen-receptor localization and PSA experimental_model: Pre-prostatectomy tissue and biomarker study limitations: Uncontrolled preoperative study. Tissue detection and altered localization do not establish tumor control, survival benefit or testosterone lowering. exposure: Absorption-enhanced DIM 225 mg twice daily for at least 14 days evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/27069550.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "7048d2f449ad8c31af0eb9e89b956d9d1dcebb0f74e1a4d0eabcc3635314053e", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1626, "text_sha256": "7048d2f449ad8c31af0eb9e89b956d9d1dcebb0f74e1a4d0eabcc3635314053e"} [dim-p27069550] Anti-androgenic activity of absorption-enhanced 3, 3'-diindolylmethane in prostatectomy patients. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27069550/
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM activated human PXR-dependent CYP3A4 promoter transcription.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human pregnane X receptor / SXR / PXR / NR1I2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays
exposure
DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls
limitations
Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models
plain_language
A second receptor connects DIM to another drug-metabolism pathway.
primary_references
[dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
tissue_or_cell_type
PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 493–504
AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft
### dim-pxr-activation DIM activated human PXR-dependent CYP3A4 promoter transcription. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A second receptor connects DIM to another drug-metabolism pathway. organism: Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models tissue_or_cell_type: PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1 experimental_model: Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays limitations: Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions. exposure: DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25542144.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1440, "text_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d"} [dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM protected cultured cells and rodents against irradiation under the tested schedules; tested breast-cancer xenografts were not protected.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Cell survival after ionizing radiation source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Cell signaling and rodent radiation experiments
exposure
Submicromolar cell exposures and multidose rodent DIM schedules
limitations
No human radioprotection trial. Lack of protection in tested tumor xenografts cannot establish safety with all radiotherapy or cancer types.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Cultured cells and irradiated rodents; breast-tumor xenografts separately
plain_language
Protection of one model does not establish protection or safety in every tissue.
primary_references
[dim-p24127581] DIM (3,3'-diindolylmethane) confers protection against ionizing radiation by a unique mechanism. (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24127581/ DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1308206110
tissue_or_cell_type
ATM-mediated damage response
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1442–1453
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### dim-radiation-survival DIM protected cultured cells and rodents against irradiation under the tested schedules; tested breast-cancer xenografts were not protected. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Protection of one model does not establish protection or safety in every tissue. organism: Cultured cells and irradiated rodents; breast-tumor xenografts separately tissue_or_cell_type: ATM-mediated damage response experimental_model: Cell signaling and rodent radiation experiments limitations: No human radioprotection trial. Lack of protection in tested tumor xenografts cannot establish safety with all radiotherapy or cancer types. exposure: Submicromolar cell exposures and multidose rodent DIM schedules evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/24127581.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "6e938b73271132ed6dc4ed9f3a4d7bb6cf85fd3071df159c17c9fcef93b901fc", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1379, "text_sha256": "6e938b73271132ed6dc4ed9f3a4d7bb6cf85fd3071df159c17c9fcef93b901fc"} [dim-p24127581] DIM (3,3'-diindolylmethane) confers protection against ionizing radiation by a unique mechanism. (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24127581/ DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1308206110
Complete structured claim and evidence
Serum SHBG increased more with BR-DIM than placebo.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human sex hormone-binding globulin / SHBG source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
exposure
BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months
limitations
Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed
plain_language
A hormone-binding protein changed independently of the drug metabolites.
primary_references
[dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
tissue_or_cell_type
Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1104–1115
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### dim-shbg Serum SHBG increased more with BR-DIM than placebo. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A hormone-binding protein changed independently of the drug metabolites. organism: 130 women prescribed tamoxifen; 98 completed tissue_or_cell_type: Estrogen biomarkers and tamoxifen metabolites experimental_model: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial limitations: Biomarker and pharmacokinetic endpoints, not recurrence or survival. The causal enzyme mechanism and effect on tamoxifen clinical benefit were not determined. exposure: BR-DIM 150 mg twice daily for 12 months evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/28560655.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1823, "text_sha256": "f4d3745a4c2211551e755b314eced209ac88e072b9e02cd97cbaa5eed8303f28"} [dim-p28560655] A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of diindolylmethane for breast cancer biomarker modulation in patients taking tamoxifen. (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28560655/ DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4292-7
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM promoted ERbeta recruitment of SRC-2 at regulatory elements; SRC-2 silencing inhibited target-gene activation.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Nuclear receptor coactivator 2 / TIF2 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Reporter, binding, chromatin and coactivator-silencing assays
exposure
DIM and SRC-2 silencing
limitations
Subtype-selective response in this system; other studies find ERalpha responses under other hormonal and concentration conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human receptor-expressing cell systems
plain_language
A separate coactivator was required for the transcriptional response.
primary_references
[dim-p20160136] Selective activation of estrogen receptor-beta target genes by 3,3'-diindolylmethane. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20160136/ DOI: 10.1210/en.2009-1028
tissue_or_cell_type
ERbeta transcription
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 584–595
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### dim-src2-recruitment DIM promoted ERbeta recruitment of SRC-2 at regulatory elements; SRC-2 silencing inhibited target-gene activation. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A separate coactivator was required for the transcriptional response. organism: Human receptor-expressing cell systems tissue_or_cell_type: ERbeta transcription experimental_model: Reporter, binding, chromatin and coactivator-silencing assays limitations: Subtype-selective response in this system; other studies find ERalpha responses under other hormonal and concentration conditions. exposure: DIM and SRC-2 silencing evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/20160136.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "558ee877330aede2675ccccdef5e31debf9824e00a1eaaacb1e7fe385d45b8e5", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1134, "text_sha256": "558ee877330aede2675ccccdef5e31debf9824e00a1eaaacb1e7fe385d45b8e5"} [dim-p20160136] Selective activation of estrogen receptor-beta target genes by 3,3'-diindolylmethane. (2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20160136/ DOI: 10.1210/en.2009-1028
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM alone did not significantly induce CYP1A1 mRNA or EROD activity at concentrations up to 31 micromolar in this T47D system.
3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM → Human cytochrome P450 1A1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Receptor competition, reporter and enzyme assays
exposure
DIM alone up to 31 micromolar or with TCDD
limitations
Partial antagonism of a coadministered strong ligand is not absence of all AhR binding or a contradiction of induction in another cell type.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human T47D breast-cancer cells
plain_language
The induction result is not universal across cell types and exposures.
primary_references
[dim-p8866829] Indole-3-carbinol and diindolylmethane as aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor agonists and antagonists in T47D human breast cancer cells. (1996). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8866829/ DOI: 10.1016/0006-2952(96)00060-3
tissue_or_cell_type
AhR-mediated CYP1A1 response
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 337–348
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### dim-t47d-induction-null DIM alone did not significantly induce CYP1A1 mRNA or EROD activity at concentrations up to 31 micromolar in this T47D system. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The induction result is not universal across cell types and exposures. organism: Human T47D breast-cancer cells tissue_or_cell_type: AhR-mediated CYP1A1 response experimental_model: Receptor competition, reporter and enzyme assays limitations: Partial antagonism of a coadministered strong ligand is not absence of all AhR binding or a contradiction of induction in another cell type. exposure: DIM alone up to 31 micromolar or with TCDD evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/8866829.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b6df68a4c8fabdb1ec4bf4c05e25c0ac350fe1505222b1423cd2124e26c9eb7f", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1403, "text_sha256": "b6df68a4c8fabdb1ec4bf4c05e25c0ac350fe1505222b1423cd2124e26c9eb7f"} [dim-p8866829] Indole-3-carbinol and diindolylmethane as aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor agonists and antagonists in T47D human breast cancer cells. (1996). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8866829/ DOI: 10.1016/0006-2952(96)00060-3
Complete structured claim and evidence

What acts on it

Aqueous acid converted I3C into a mixture containing DIM and several higher oligomers.
Indole-3-carbinol / I3C → 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Acid-catalyzed reaction and HPLC product identification
exposure
I3C in aqueous acid; pH and concentration varied
limitations
A chemical model produces several products; reported yields are not human absorption or conversion fractions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Cell-free chemical system
plain_language
DIM is one product of precursor chemistry; it is not the whole mixture produced from I3C.
primary_references
[dim-p1643248] Oligomerization of indole-3-carbinol in aqueous acid. (1992). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1643248/ DOI: 10.1021/tx00026a007
tissue_or_cell_type
Gastric-acid approximation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 155–166
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### dim-i3c-condensation Aqueous acid converted I3C into a mixture containing DIM and several higher oligomers. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: DIM is one product of precursor chemistry; it is not the whole mixture produced from I3C. organism: Cell-free chemical system tissue_or_cell_type: Gastric-acid approximation experimental_model: Acid-catalyzed reaction and HPLC product identification limitations: A chemical model produces several products; reported yields are not human absorption or conversion fractions. exposure: I3C in aqueous acid; pH and concentration varied evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/1643248.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "0e674dfc9369a32cb568674108ab6ecd17d2068f2b53fab579ec963d6d15a7e7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1580, "text_sha256": "0e674dfc9369a32cb568674108ab6ecd17d2068f2b53fab579ec963d6d15a7e7"} [dim-p1643248] Oligomerization of indole-3-carbinol in aqueous acid. (1992). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1643248/ DOI: 10.1021/tx00026a007
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM was detected after oral I3C, whereas parent I3C was not detected by the plasma assay.
Indole-3-carbinol / I3C → 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Phase I single- and repeated-dose pharmacokinetics
exposure
I3C single doses 400-1200 mg and repeated-dose follow-up
limitations
I3C intervention, not purified DIM. Assay detection limits and interindividual variation matter.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Women given I3C
plain_language
The compound swallowed differed from the compound measured in blood.
primary_references
[dim-p17164373] Single-dose and multiple-dose administration of indole-3-carbinol to women: pharmacokinetics based on 3,3'-diindolylmethane. (2006). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17164373/ DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-06-0396
tissue_or_cell_type
Plasma I3C and condensation products
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 168–179
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### dim-i3c-dim-blood DIM was detected after oral I3C, whereas parent I3C was not detected by the plasma assay. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The compound swallowed differed from the compound measured in blood. organism: Women given I3C tissue_or_cell_type: Plasma I3C and condensation products experimental_model: Phase I single- and repeated-dose pharmacokinetics limitations: I3C intervention, not purified DIM. Assay detection limits and interindividual variation matter. exposure: I3C single doses 400-1200 mg and repeated-dose follow-up evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/17164373.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "610f95545a8b0fa523b17baa7798c2936b9af5bc789257b3fc98bb0aae2bc298", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1606, "text_sha256": "610f95545a8b0fa523b17baa7798c2936b9af5bc789257b3fc98bb0aae2bc298"} [dim-p17164373] Single-dose and multiple-dose administration of indole-3-carbinol to women: pharmacokinetics based on 3,3'-diindolylmethane. (2006). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17164373/ DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-06-0396
Complete structured claim and evidence

Where it participates (unsigned role)

The authors linked the DIM-associated adduct increase to CYP1A2 induction and/or GSTM1 downregulation.
Human cytochrome P450 1A2 → Aflatoxin B1-derived DNA adduct formation source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays
exposure
DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately
limitations
Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations
plain_language
Competing activation and conjugation routes may explain the net effect.
primary_references
[dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
tissue_or_cell_type
Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 480–491
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### dim-aflatoxin-explanation The authors linked the DIM-associated adduct increase to CYP1A2 induction and/or GSTM1 downregulation. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Competing activation and conjugation routes may explain the net effect. organism: Primary human hepatocytes and human enzyme preparations tissue_or_cell_type: Aflatoxin metabolism and CYP catalytic activity experimental_model: Pretreatment versus cotreatment, adduct and recombinant-enzyme assays limitations: Induction over time and direct inhibition are distinct mechanisms. Aflatoxin assay effects do not establish human cancer incidence or net disposition of unrelated drugs. exposure: DIM pretreatment for 48 hours; direct catalytic assays separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/19770484.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1446, "text_sha256": "b5956f74860b0cd89114dab4179908bae1a59aab65220ac0421f4c5365bed6ba"} [dim-p19770484] Modulation of aflatoxin B1-mediated genotoxicity in primary cultures of human hepatocytes by diindolylmethane, curcumin, and xanthohumols. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19770484/ DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfp206
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM produced overlapping AHR- and ERalpha-associated regulatory patterns, with preferential AHR recruitment to ERalpha targets when both receptors were activated.
Human aryl hydrocarbon receptor / AHR → Human estrogen receptor alpha / ESR1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
ChIP sequencing and transcriptomics
exposure
DIM, estradiol, TCDD and resveratrol comparisons
limitations
Genome-wide cell-model binding and transcription; no patient efficacy or universal receptor hierarchy established.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human MCF-7 cells
plain_language
Two receptors can cooperate on a response instead of acting as isolated switches.
primary_references
[dim-p37834026] Resveratrol and 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Differentially Regulate Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor and Estrogen Receptor Alpha Activity through Multiple Transcriptomic Targets in MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cells. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37834026/ DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914578
tissue_or_cell_type
AhR-ERalpha co-regulation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 649–660
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### dim-ahr-er-crosstalk DIM produced overlapping AHR- and ERalpha-associated regulatory patterns, with preferential AHR recruitment to ERalpha targets when both receptors were activated. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Two receptors can cooperate on a response instead of acting as isolated switches. organism: Human MCF-7 cells tissue_or_cell_type: AhR-ERalpha co-regulation experimental_model: ChIP sequencing and transcriptomics limitations: Genome-wide cell-model binding and transcription; no patient efficacy or universal receptor hierarchy established. exposure: DIM, estradiol, TCDD and resveratrol comparisons evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/37834026.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "b0f6f8f6c7fd2b3a09e9dd39b50c5e692c9bcca9b0119ab32475aff0685d2443", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1593, "text_sha256": "b0f6f8f6c7fd2b3a09e9dd39b50c5e692c9bcca9b0119ab32475aff0685d2443"} [dim-p37834026] Resveratrol and 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Differentially Regulate Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor and Estrogen Receptor Alpha Activity through Multiple Transcriptomic Targets in MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cells. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37834026/ DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914578
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The identified 2-oxo-DIM product showed greater potency and efficacy than parent DIM in a Hepa1 AhR reporter assay.
2-Oxo-DIM / 3-((1H-indol-3-yl)methyl)indolin-2-one → Mouse aryl hydrocarbon receptor / Ahr source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Human serial plasma/urine mass spectrometry and reporter assays
exposure
Two BR-DIM 150 capsules nightly for one week; measured 45.3 mg DIM per capsule
limitations
Small mixed-sex sample. Product label mass and measured DIM content differ. Some metabolite structures were tentative; reporter activity was not a clinical response.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Seven adults; mouse Hepa1 reporter cells
plain_language
A metabolite can signal more strongly than the compound that produced it.
primary_references
[dim-p34035125] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Exhibits Significant Metabolism after Oral Dosing in Humans. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34035125/ DOI: 10.1124/dmd.120.000346
tissue_or_cell_type
DIM metabolism and metabolite signaling
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 246–257
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### dim-dim-metabolite-ahr The identified 2-oxo-DIM product showed greater potency and efficacy than parent DIM in a Hepa1 AhR reporter assay. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A metabolite can signal more strongly than the compound that produced it. organism: Seven adults; mouse Hepa1 reporter cells tissue_or_cell_type: DIM metabolism and metabolite signaling experimental_model: Human serial plasma/urine mass spectrometry and reporter assays limitations: Small mixed-sex sample. Product label mass and measured DIM content differ. Some metabolite structures were tentative; reporter activity was not a clinical response. exposure: Two BR-DIM 150 capsules nightly for one week; measured 45.3 mg DIM per capsule evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/34035125.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "0df37954db1da2ae488edb763e1397977b65d206cdd52269a5a882b62e8748ff", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2514, "text_sha256": "0df37954db1da2ae488edb763e1397977b65d206cdd52269a5a882b62e8748ff"} [dim-p34035125] 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Exhibits Significant Metabolism after Oral Dosing in Humans. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34035125/ DOI: 10.1124/dmd.120.000346
Complete structured claim and evidence
The PKA signaling pathway participated in DIM-mediated ERalpha activation.
Protein kinase A → Human estrogen receptor alpha / ESR1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays
exposure
DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent
limitations
The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human MCF-7 and T47D cells
plain_language
A kinase pathway connected exposure to receptor signaling.
primary_references
[dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
tissue_or_cell_type
ERalpha and proliferation
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 623–634
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### dim-pka-eralpha The PKA signaling pathway participated in DIM-mediated ERalpha activation. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: A kinase pathway connected exposure to receptor signaling. organism: Human MCF-7 and T47D cells tissue_or_cell_type: ERalpha and proliferation experimental_model: Gene expression, chromatin, inhibitors and growth assays limitations: The authors call 10 micromolar obtainable, but this is not a demonstrated human tissue concentration or clinical tumor outcome. Estrogen context and concentration matter. exposure: DIM 10 versus 50 micromolar; estradiol absent evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25048790.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1824, "text_sha256": "3729748e0cd55782230ad119eddfb3a79e0cdfd78503f5dbf397ae0ab5f68a17"} [dim-p25048790] Low levels of 3,3'-diindolylmethane activate estrogen receptor α and induce proliferation of breast cancer cells in the absence of estradiol. (2014). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25048790/ DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-524
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased MDR1/ABCB1 expression in a PXR-dependent manner.
Human pregnane X receptor / SXR / PXR / NR1I2 → Human P-glycoprotein / ABCB1 / MDR1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays
exposure
DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls
limitations
Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models
plain_language
The same exposure can change a transporter as well as an enzyme.
primary_references
[dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
tissue_or_cell_type
PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 519–530
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### dim-pxr-abcb1 DIM increased MDR1/ABCB1 expression in a PXR-dependent manner. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The same exposure can change a transporter as well as an enzyme. organism: Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models tissue_or_cell_type: PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1 experimental_model: Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays limitations: Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions. exposure: DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25542144.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1440, "text_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d"} [dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
Complete structured claim and evidence
DIM increased CYP3A4 expression in a PXR-dependent manner.
Human pregnane X receptor / SXR / PXR / NR1I2 → Human cytochrome P450 3A4 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays
exposure
DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls
limitations
Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models
plain_language
CYP3A4 belongs in this map alongside CYP1A2.
primary_references
[dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
tissue_or_cell_type
PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 506–517
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### dim-pxr-cyp3a4 DIM increased CYP3A4 expression in a PXR-dependent manner. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: CYP3A4 belongs in this map alongside CYP1A2. organism: Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models tissue_or_cell_type: PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1 experimental_model: Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays limitations: Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions. exposure: DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25542144.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1440, "text_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d"} [dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
Complete structured claim and evidence
PXR knockdown or inhibition attenuated DIM-induced ABCB1 expression.
Human pregnane X receptor / SXR / PXR / NR1I2 → Human P-glycoprotein / ABCB1 / MDR1 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
availability_state
machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays
exposure
DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls
limitations
Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models
plain_language
The response weakened when a required signaling component was blocked.
primary_references
[dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
tissue_or_cell_type
PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1
trigger_kind
machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 558–569
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### dim-pxr-loss-abcb1 PXR knockdown or inhibition attenuated DIM-induced ABCB1 expression. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The response weakened when a required signaling component was blocked. organism: Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models tissue_or_cell_type: PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1 experimental_model: Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays limitations: Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions. exposure: DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25542144.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1440, "text_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d"} [dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
Complete structured claim and evidence
PXR knockdown or inhibition attenuated DIM-induced CYP3A4 expression.
Human pregnane X receptor / SXR / PXR / NR1I2 → Human cytochrome P450 3A4 source_derived_draftungraded
Experimental context and source evidence
availability_state
machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
evidence_span
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experimental_model
Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays
exposure
DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls
limitations
Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions.
nutrient_topic
Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · 3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM
organism
Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models
plain_language
The response weakened when a required signaling component was blocked.
primary_references
[dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
tissue_or_cell_type
PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1
trigger_kind
machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
Diindolylmethane (DIM): formation, receptor signaling, metabolism and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 545–556
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### dim-pxr-loss-cyp3a4 PXR knockdown or inhibition attenuated DIM-induced CYP3A4 expression. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Diindolylmethane (DIM) research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The response weakened when a required signaling component was blocked. organism: Human hepatocytes and intestinal cell models tissue_or_cell_type: PXR-regulated CYP3A4 and ABCB1 experimental_model: Promoter reporters, expression, knockdown and transport assays limitations: Cell-model induction, not a quantified human interaction. Older liver-slice assays showed little CYP3A4 response under their conditions. exposure: DIM exposure with PXR inhibition or knockdown controls evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/dim-research/25542144.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1440, "text_sha256": "426f3b5a572a469ad9a9d03c6fd7919eacd55c3995b510fdefffac551a09b16d"} [dim-p25542144] Diindolylmethane, a naturally occurring compound, induces CYP3A4 and MDR1 gene expression by activating human PXR. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25542144/ DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.12.015
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3,3'-Diindolylmethane / DIM

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BR-DIM reduced plasma 4-hydroxytamoxifen compared with placebo.

DIM reduced intracellular accumulation of the MDR1 substrate rhodamine 123 in the transport experiment.

DIM pretreatment increased aflatoxin B1-DNA adduct formation in human hepatocytes.

DIM bound AhR and promoted rapid nuclear AhR-complex formation in MCF-7 cells.

DIM partly inhibited TCDD-induced CYP1A1 transcription and strongly reduced the induced EROD activity in T47D cells.

After treatment, 96% of evaluable patients showed androgen-receptor nuclear exclusion, compared with none in pretreatment biopsies.

DIM rapidly activated ATM and enhanced ATM-linked DNA-damage-response signaling in the studied cell system.

DIM delayed the BaP peak and lowered its peak plasma concentration in the microdose study.

DIM and Brussels-sprout interventions reduced total plasma-recovered BaP-related radiocarbon by 56-67% relative to the non-intervention condition.

Breast density measured by mammography or MRI did not change with BR-DIM in the trial.

CIN2+ occurred in 9% on DIM versus 12% on placebo, RR 0.7 with 95% CI 0.4-1.2.

The pilot study found no statistically significant difference between DIM and placebo on its reported outcomes.

DIM directly inhibited CYP1A1 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay.

DIM directly inhibited CYP1A2 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay.

DIM directly inhibited CYP3A4 catalytic activity in the tested enzyme assay.

Two monohydroxylated and one dihydroxylated DIM products appeared in human plasma and urine.

Mean peak DIM concentrations were 32, 104 and 108 ng/mL after the reported 100, 200 and 300 mg doses, respectively.

Plasma endoxifen was lower with BR-DIM than placebo in women taking tamoxifen.

DIM at 10 micromolar activated ERalpha-regulated transcription in the absence of estradiol.

DIM at 10 micromolar increased proliferation in estrogen-deprived breast-cancer cells; an ERalpha antagonist blocked the response.

DIM activated ERbeta target transcription without detectable binding to ERbeta in the study.

DIM inhibited estradiol-induced MCF-7 proliferation in the tested estrogen-stimulated system.

BR-DIM increased the urinary 2/16-alpha-hydroxyestrone ratio relative to placebo.

Class I HDAC depletion was accompanied by increased p21/p27 expression and G2 cell-cycle arrest.

DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC1 in the colon-cancer study.

DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC2 in the colon-cancer study.

DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC3 in the colon-cancer study.

DIM promoted proteasomal depletion of HDAC8 in the colon-cancer study.

DIM increased CYP1A1 mRNA dose-dependently, with induction also reflected in protein measurements.

DIM increased CYP1A2 mRNA dose-dependently, with induction also reflected in protein measurements.

No significant GSTA1 transcriptional increase was detected in the phytochemical comparisons including DIM.

DIM increased NQO1 expression about 4.5-fold at 50 micromolar in the hepatocyte experiment.

DIM at 50 micromolar inhibited proliferation in contrast with the lower-concentration response.

Among baseline HPV-positive women, 69% on DIM versus 61% on placebo remained positive at six months, RR 1.1 with 95% CI 0.9-1.4.

DIM increased CYP1A2 protein in cultured human liver slices.

The same liver-slice experiment found little effect of DIM on CYP3A4 protein.

DIM activated Nrf2-dependent transcription in mouse fibroblasts, whereas I3C did not in the tested conditions.

DIM increased STIM1 expression and supported store-operated calcium entry in the experimental muscle model.

DIM attenuated dexamethasone-induced myotube and mouse muscle atrophy and improved mouse grip-strength measures.

DIM limited the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and excessive ROS generation in the atrophy models.

BR-DIM reduced plasma N-desmethyltamoxifen compared with placebo.

DIM increased gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study.

DIM increased HO-1 mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study.

DIM increased NQO1 mRNA and protein in the mouse fibroblast study.

DIM treatment reduced AHR in the tested lung-cancer models.

DIM induced ferroptosis that could be reversed by ferrostatin-1, NAC or the tested AHR antagonist; NRF2 overexpression also reversed it.

DIM treatment reduced GPX4 in the tested lung-cancer models.

DIM lowered cellular GSH in the lung-cancer experiments.

DIM increased measured cellular ferrous iron in the lung-cancer experiments.

DIM treatment reduced NRF2 in the tested lung-cancer models.

DIM was detected in prostate tissue from 26 of 28 evaluable men, with a mean of 14.2 ng/g.

PSA declined in 71% of evaluable patients during the preoperative study.

DIM activated human PXR-dependent CYP3A4 promoter transcription.

DIM protected cultured cells and rodents against irradiation under the tested schedules; tested breast-cancer xenografts were not protected.

Serum SHBG increased more with BR-DIM than placebo.

DIM promoted ERbeta recruitment of SRC-2 at regulatory elements; SRC-2 silencing inhibited target-gene activation.

DIM alone did not significantly induce CYP1A1 mRNA or EROD activity at concentrations up to 31 micromolar in this T47D system.

What acts on it

Aqueous acid converted I3C into a mixture containing DIM and several higher oligomers.

DIM was detected after oral I3C, whereas parent I3C was not detected by the plasma assay.

Where it participates (unsigned role)

The authors linked the DIM-associated adduct increase to CYP1A2 induction and/or GSTM1 downregulation.

DIM produced overlapping AHR- and ERalpha-associated regulatory patterns, with preferential AHR recruitment to ERalpha targets when both receptors were activated.

The identified 2-oxo-DIM product showed greater potency and efficacy than parent DIM in a Hepa1 AhR reporter assay.

The PKA signaling pathway participated in DIM-mediated ERalpha activation.

DIM increased MDR1/ABCB1 expression in a PXR-dependent manner.

DIM increased CYP3A4 expression in a PXR-dependent manner.

PXR knockdown or inhibition attenuated DIM-induced ABCB1 expression.

PXR knockdown or inhibition attenuated DIM-induced CYP3A4 expression.

The events it takes part in

Situations it appears in

In the sources

Open hypotheses