In Vitro Hormonal Effects of Soybean Isoflavones

摘要: Isoflavones exhibit a multitude of biological effects that influence cell growth and regulation, and, thus, may have potential value in the prevention treatment cancer. are weak estrogens can function both as estrogen agonists antagonists depending on hormonal milieu target tissue species under investigation. Genistein, one two primary isoflavones soybeans, has attracted much attention from research community, not only because its antiestrogenic effects, but it inhibits several key enzymes thought to be involved carcinogenesis. Although still speculative, greater dietary incorporation soybean products, high concentration isoflavones, safe effective means reducing cancer risk