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Effects of chronic exposure to soy meal containing diet or soy derived isoflavones supplement on semen production and reproductive system of male rabbits [PDF]

, 2007
Soy and derivative diets deliver large doses of isoflavones to human and animals throughout their lifespan, including gestation. Epidemiologic and experimental data suggest that the consumption of soybean containing foods may protect against ...
Báo, Sônia Nair, Cardoso, Júlio Roquete   +1 more
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Deciphering the Chemotherapeutic Mechanism of Ferulic Acid: Insight Into the Role Against Multiple Human Cancers

Cancer Innovation, Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2026.
Ferulic acid (FA), a naturally occurring compound, exhibits anticancer activity against 16 cancer types through multiple molecular pathways. Its enhanced delivery via nanoformulations and synergistic effects with other therapies suggest FA as a promising, food‐based adjunct for cancer symptom control until fully approved pharmaceutical options are ...
Sanzida Khatun, Md Sohel, Zitu Barman, Umme Salma, Lubatul Arbia, Md. Rifat Sarker, Jasmin Akter Jame, Badhan Rani Dey, Sultana Parvin, Md. Shah Poran Shuvo, Md. Shahidul Islam, Tania Mannan, Snygdha Rani Das, Md. Mahmudul Hasan   +13 more
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Intake of Phytoestrogens and Estrogenic Effect of the Diet of Female University Students in Mexico

Applied Sciences
Phytoestrogens are components naturally occurring in plants and include many foods that are part of the regular diet of animals and humans. Phytoestrogens are xenoestrogens of plant origin that are not produced in the endocrine system. Phytoestrogens can
Diana Espino-Rosales, Leticia Heras-Gonzalez, Maria J. Jimenez-Casquet, Nicolás Olea, Fátima Olea-Serrano, Miguel Mariscal-Arcas   +5 more
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Low Phytoestrogen Levels in Feed Increase Fetal Serum Estradiol Resulting in the “Fetal Estrogenization Syndrome” and Obesity in CD-1 Mice [PDF]

, 2008
doi:10.1289/ehp.10448Although estrogenic chemicals can disrupt development of the reproductive system, there is debate about whether phytoestrogens in soy are beneficial, benign, or harmful.
Bronson, F. H., Howdeshell, Kembra L. (Kembra Lynne), 1968-, Mao, Jiude, Newbold, Retha R., Ruhlen, Rachel L., Taylor, Julia A., vom Saal, Frederick S., Welshons, Wade V.   +7 more
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The Role of Chemopreventive Agents in the Management of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Cancer: A Narrative Review

Cancer Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common and aggressive cancer sometimes subsequent to oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Notwithstanding progress in surgical, radiotherapeutic, and chemotherapeutic interventions, survival rates for OSCC continue to be inadequate and are associated with significant functional ...
Lana Sayal, Omar hamadah, Eyad Chatty, Anas Abdo, Sana Aghbari, Ali Munasser, Amirah Alnour   +6 more
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Cellular uptake of soy-derived phytoestrogens in vitro and in human whole blood [PDF]

, 2008
Epidemiological studies comparing typical Western and traditional Eastern lifestyles indicate that dietary intake of soyderived phytoestrogens, including genistein, daidzein, and equol, may have significant health protective effects on hormone-dependent ...
Bracke, Marc, De Keukeleire, Denis, Depypere, Herman, Heyerick, Arne, Maubach, Julie   +4 more
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Chemoprevention of LA7-Induced Mammary Tumor Growth by SM6Met, a Well-Characterized Cyclopia Extract

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2018
Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Chemoprevention of BC by using plant extracts is gaining attention. SM6Met, a well-characterized extract of Cyclopia subternata with reported selective estrogen receptor subtype ...
Omolola R. Oyenihi, Annadie Krygsman, Nicolette Verhoog, Dalene de Beer, Dalene de Beer, Michael J. Saayman, Thys M. Mouton, Ann Louw   +7 more
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Phytoestrogens: Food or Drug? [PDF]

, 2006
Within the past several years, the relation between diet and health has been accepted by the mainstream nutrition community and in this connection interest in the physiological role of bioactive compounds present in plants has dramatically increased over the last decade.The phytoestrogens are bioactive molecules present as nutritional constituents of ...
BACCIOTTINI, LUCIA, FALCHETTI, ALBERTO, PAMPALONI, BARBARA, BARTOLINI E, CAROSSINO, ANNA MARIA, BRANDI, MARIA LUISA   +5 more
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Quercetin improved spatial memory dysfunctions in rat model of intracerebroventricular streptozotocin-induced sporadic Alzheimer’sdisease [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative syndromes characterized by a progressive decline in the spatial memory. There are convincing evidences on the neuroprotective effects of flavonoids against AD.
Ashrafpour, M., Parsaei, S., Sepehri, H.
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A molecular docking study of phytoestrogenic compounds from Hypericum perforatum L. and Anethum graveolens L. with two isoforms of estrogen receptor

Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2021
Background and aim: Estrogens play a key role in the growth, development and maintenance of a wide range of tissues. Physiological responses to estrogen in specific tissues are mediated by at least two isoforms of the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and ...
Mahboubeh Mansourian
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