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Phytoestrogens by inhibiting the non-classical oestrogen receptor, overcome the adverse effect of bisphenol A on hFOB 1.19 cells [PDF]
Objective(s): Since bisphenol A (BPA) induces bone loss and phytoestrogens enhance the osteoblastogenesis by binding to the non-classical and classical oestrogen receptors, respectively, the present study was aimed to observe the osteoprotective effect ...
Zar Chi Thent +4 more
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▪ Abstract Collectively, plants contain several different families of natural products among which are compounds with weak estrogenic or antiestrogenic activity toward mammals. These compounds, termed phytoestrogens, include certain isoflavonoids, flavonoids, stilbenes, and lignans.
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Osteoporosis and periodontitis are two major chronic diseases of postmenopausal women. The association between these two diseases are evident through systemic bone loss and alveolar bone loss.
Putri Ayu Jayusman +5 more
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Androgen receptor expression in the rat prostate is down-regulated by dietary phytoestrogens
Background It is well established that the growth of the prostate gland is a hormone-dependent phenomenon involving both androgenic and estrogenic control.
Handa Robert J +4 more
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Soy phytoestrogens: efficiency in menopause and potential side effects
Phytoestrogens are present in certain edible plants being most abundant in soy; they are structurally and functionally analogous to estrogens. These substances are used for compensation of hormone deficiency in menopause.
S.V. Jargin
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Characterization of Phytoestrogens in Medicago sativa L. and Grazing Beef Cattle
Phytoestrogens are plant-produced bioactive secondary metabolites known to play an integral role in plant defense that frequently accumulate in times of stress and/or microbial infection.
Jessica M. Wyse +5 more
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The Effect of Phytoestrogens on Cognitive Function and Alzheimer’s Disease [PDF]
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to a significant cognitive loss. It was shown that the rise in life expectancy and the number of elderly people in the community led to an increasing trend in incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s ...
Faezeh Ghanbari Gohari +1 more
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Phytoestrogens represent biologically active compounds showing estrogenic activity similar to that of sex hormones - estrogens. Various adverse effects such as sterility, increase of females' genitals, lost of males' copulation activity, etc.
J. Lojza, V. Schulzová, J. Hajšlová
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Background: The quality of life of a person and her sexual partner is impacted by sexual function. Sexual function disorders have a significant prevalence in society.
Masoumeh Sayahi +3 more
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Phytoestrogens from the group of isoflavonoids are plant phytohormones with estrogenic activity that simulate biological effects of natural 17-β-estradiol and have further favourable impacts on human health.
Alexandr MIKYŠKA +2 more
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