Impact of Soy Isoflavones on the Epigenome in Cancer Prevention

Impact of Soy Isoflavones on the Epigenome in Cancer Prevention

Isoflavones (IF) such as genistein are cancer preventive phytochemicals found in soy and other legumes. Epidemiological studies point to a reduced risk for hormone‑dependent cancers in populations following a typical Asian diet rich in soy products. IF act as phytoestrogens and prevent tumorigenesis...

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Main Authors: Maria Pudenz, Kevin Roth, Clarissa Gerhauser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
soy
isoflavones
DNA methylation
histone modifications
chromatin
miRNAs
lncRNAs
phytoestrogens
hormone-related tumors
epigenetic
chemoprevention
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/10/4218

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