Phytoestrogens are plant derived compounds found in a wide variety of foods, most notably
soy. A litany of health benefits including a lowered risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, breast …

Glyphosate is an active ingredient of the most widely used herbicide and it is believed to be
less toxic than other pesticides. However, several recent studies showed its potential …

Phenylpropanoids comprise an important class of plant secondary metabolites. A number of
transcription factors have been used to upregulate-specific branches of phenylpropanoid …

The rat, mouse and human estrogen receptor (ER) exists as two subtypes, ERα and ERβ,
which differ in the C-terminal ligand-binding domain and in the N-terminal transactivation …

Ulcers are a lower-extremity complication of diabetes with high recurrence rates. Oxidative
stress has been identified as a key factor in impaired diabetic wound healing …

Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20
years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant …

Legumes play an important role in the traditional diets of many regions throughout the world.
In contrast in Western countries beans tend to play only a minor dietary role despite the fact …

▪ Abstract Broadly defined, phytoestrogens include isoflavones, coumestans, and lignans. A
number of these compounds have been identified in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains …

Evidence is emerging that dietary phytoestrogens play a beneficial role in obesity and
diabetes. Nutritional intervention studies performed in animals and humans suggest that the …

This book is intended for cancer patients, nurses, oncologists, students, and professionals
interested in cellular and molecular biology, pharmacology, toxicology, veterinary or herbal …