genistein
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Introduction
Genistein is a naturally occuring protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) inhibitor, more selective than quercetin. It is also an isoflavone (phytoestrogen) & adversely affects viability of sperm in vitro.[2]
Formed via enzymatic metabolism in the gastrointestinal tract from its precursor genistin & daidzin.[3]
Laboratory
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References
- ↑ Merck Index, I2th ed, Merck & Co, Rahway NJ, 1996 # 4395
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Frazer L European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, 2005
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 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