Bioactivity of genistein: A review of in vitro and in vivo studies

• Published in: Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy Vol. 76; pp. 30 - 38
• Main Authors: Ganai, Ajaz Ahmad, Farooqi, Humaira
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: France Elsevier Masson SAS 01.12.2015
• Subjects: Adipocyte; Animals; Antioxidant; Antioxidants - adverse effects; Antioxidants - pharmacology; Apolipoprotein; Apoptosis - drug effects; Cardioprotection; Cell mediated immunity; Colon cancer; Genistein - adverse effects; Genistein - pharmacology; Humans; Immunity, Cellular - drug effects; Internal Medicine; Medical Education; Neoplasms - drug therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Phytoestrogens - adverse effects; Phytoestrogens - pharmacology; Adipocyte; Cell mediated immunity; Cardioprotection; Colon cancer; Apolipoprotein; Antioxidant

Genistein is a soy derived isoflavanoid compound with multitude of health benefits. This compound is found to be a potent agent in both prophylaxis and treatment of cancer and various other chronic diseases. Ranging from its antioxidant activity to its effect on various cancer types, genistein has b...