Genistein is an isoflavone first isolated from the brooming plant Dyer's Genista tinctoria L.
and is widely distributed in the Fabaceae family. As an isoflavone, mammalian genistein …

Thyroid hormones are necessary for the normal functioning of physiological systems.
Therefore, knowledge of any factor (whether genetic, environmental or intrinsic) that alters …

Background: Genistein is one among the several other known isoflavones that is found in
different soybeans and soy products. The chemical name of genistein is 4′, 5, 7 …

There is much epidemiological evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables could lower
the risk of certain cancers. The effect has been attributed, in part, to natural polyphenols …

Flavonoids, which are polyphenolic compounds, are a class of plant secondary metabolites
possessing a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity including anti-cancer activities …

Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder typified by a reduction in bone mass and
structural degradation of bone tissue, leading to heightened fragility and vulnerability to …

Given the stochastic complexity of cancer diseases, the development of chemotherapeutic
drugs is almost limited by problems of selectivity and side effects. Furthermore, an …

Soy isoflavones are dietary components for which an association has been demonstrated
with reduced risk of prostate cancer (PCa) in Asian populations. However, the exact …

Background: Type 2 diabetes is a growing public health problem and is associated with
increased morbidity and mortality. The worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising …

Cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Conventional
anticancer therapies are associated with lack of selectivity and serious side effects. Cancer …