Genistein
Genistein
Botanical Name: Fructus Sophorae(Sophora japonica L.).
Appearance:Ash grey fine powder.
CAS Registry Number: 446-72-0
Molecular Formula: C15H10O5
Molecular Weight: 270.24
Solubility: Soluble in Ethanol,DMSO,but not soluble in water.
Specification:98% by HPLC
Brief Introduction:
Genistein is an isoflavone belonging to the group of flavonoids. Because of this similarity of the structure of genistein to that of estrogen, genistein is also a phytoestrogens. Genistein is the aglycone (without sugar component) of the glycoside genistin.it acts as a phytoestrogens and as an antioxidant.
The estrogenic activity of genistein has been confirmed in many studies. Of all the isoflavones, genistein has the strongest estrogenic activity.
Genistein is a strong antioxidant. Genistein removed damaging free radicals and reduces lipid peroxidation. Genistein seems to inhibit the activity of tyrosine kinase, which plays an important role in cell growth. Reduction of tyrosine activity will result in a reduced cancer risk.