摘要
综述了植物雌激素(包括大豆异黄酮、木酚素以及二苯乙烯)的作用机制:(1)雌激素受体(ER)相关作用,主要表现为雌激素或抗雌激素效果;(2)与一些合成性类甾醇的主要酶相互作用(间接显示雌激素活性);(3)其它非荷尔蒙作用。还综述了植物雌激素对人体健康的潜在效果,包括调节月经周期、预防并抑制许多癌症、预防心血管疾病以及骨疏松症,还有抗氧化效果以及女性美容效果。
The mechanisms of action of phytoestrogen from food sources had been reviewed, such as estrogen - receptor related actions which are mainly represented as estrogen effects,actions with major enzymes of some synthetical sterols, and other non - estrogen action. The potential effect on human health of phyto - estrogens were also reviewed, which included adjusting menstrual cycle, preventing several cancers, preventing the cardiovascular diseases, anti - oxidant activities,and improving a person's looks of women.
出处
《中国食品添加剂》
CAS
2002年第4期47-53,65,共8页
China Food Additives
关键词
植物雌激素
作用机制
生理功能
异黄酮
木酚素
二苯乙烯
Phytoestrogen,Mechanisms of action,Physiological functions,Isoflavone,Lignan,Stibenes