Paper
Therapeutic Potential of Isoflavones with an Emphasis on Daidzein
Published Sep 9, 2021 · Mohammed M. Alshehri, Javad Sharifi‐Rad, Jesús Herrera-Bravo
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
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Abstract
Daidzein is a phytoestrogen isoflavone found in soybeans and other legumes. The chemical composition of daidzein is analogous to mammalian estrogens, and it could be useful with a dual-directional purpose by substituting/hindering with estrogen and estrogen receptor (ER) complex. Hence, daidzein puts forth shielding effects against a great number of diseases, especially those associated with the control of estrogen, such as breast cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. However, daidzein also has other ER-independent biological activities, such as oxidative damage reduction acting as an antioxidant, immune regulator as an anti-inflammatory agent, and apoptosis regulation, directly linked to its potential anticancer effects. In this sense, the present review is aimed at providing a deepen analysis of daidzein pharmacodynamics and its implications in human health, from its best-known effects alleviating postmenopausal symptoms to its potential anticancer and antiaging properties.
Daidzein, a phytoestrogen found in soybeans, has potential anticancer and antiaging properties, as well as alleviating postmenopausal symptoms.
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