Chapter 26 - Testing for food safety using human competent liver cells (HepG2): a review

Abstract

It is well documented that diet plays a crucial role in the etiology of cancer in humans. A number of epidemiological studies indicated that 40%–70% of the cancer incidence in humans is due to nutritional factors. The nature of the food we consume and our total diet greatly influence our health and well-being. Food should be tasty, nutritious, and safe. The safety of our food supply is a shared responsibility, from farm to fork, the food producing industry, regulatory authorities, and consumers.