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biochanin A

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More on Genistein Definition: An isoflavonoid derived from soy products. It inhibits PROTEIN-TYROSINE KINASE and topoisomerase-II (DNA TOPOISOMERASES, TYPE II); activity and is used as an antineoplastic and antitumor agent. Experimentally, it has been shown to induce G2 PHASE arrest in human and murine cell lines and inhibits PROTEIN-TYROSINE KINASE.      Other names Genestein
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
biochanin A [ biochanin A, 14C-labeled,genistein 4-methyl ether ]
  phytoestrogen; RN given refers to unlabeled cpd; structure 		491-80-5 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone  *Genistein
Pharma Action Anticarcinogenic Agents; Phytoestrogens 		Res Vet Sci 22:216;1977; Science 191(4222):98;1976

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