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Name Genistein
Description An isoflavonoid derived from soy products. It inhibits PROTEIN-TYROSINE KINASE and topoisomerase-II (DNA TOPOISOMERASES, TYPE II); activity and is used as an antineoplastic and antitumor agent. Experimentally, it has been shown to induce G2 phase arrest in human and murine cell lines. [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources Soybeans;  Shiitake Mushroom;  Phytoestrogen;  Isoflavone;  Antioxidants
Related Brands Brands that contain this ingredient
Reference Links Uses (in humans)
   Genistein   [ClinicalTrials.gov]
   Clinical Trial Literature  [PubMed]
   Effectiveness Literature  [PubMed]
   Administration Literature  [PubMed]
   Adverse Effects (in humans)
   Adverse Effects Literature  [PubMed]
   Mechanism of Action
   Actions  [PubMed]
   Kinetics  [PubMed]
Last updated: 24 October 2007