daidzein
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Biochemistry
- one of the 2 major classes of isoflavone (phytoestrogen).
- formed via enzymatic metabolism in the gastrointestinal tract from its precursor daidzin.[2]
- daidzein is the precursor of equol in Asaccharobacter celatus
Pharmacology
- found in soy products
More general terms
References
- ↑ Merck Index, I2th ed, Merck & Co, Rahway NJ, 1996 # 2868
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Schabath MB et al. Dietary phytoestrogens and risk of lung cancer JAMA 2005 Sep 28;294(12):1493-504 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16189362