Genistein, a natural bioactive compound derived from legumes, has drawn wide attention during the last decade because of its potentially beneficial effects on some human degenerative diseases. It has a weak estrogenic effect and is a well-known non-specific tyrosine kinase inhibitor at pharmacological doses. Epidemiological studies show that genistein intake is inversely associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Data from animal and in vitro studies s est a protective role of genistein in cardiovascular events.

Name: Genistein
CAS No.: 446-72-0
MF: C₁₅H₁₀O₅
MW: 270.24

Chemical Name: 4',5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone

Molecular Structure: 

Specification: 98% HPLC

Characteristic: pale yellow powder

Source: root of Genistatinctoria Linn. and Sophora subprostrala Chun et T.chen, fruit of S. japonica L.

Application:  1. Genistein is one of the most potent phytoestrogens. It mimics human estrogens by binding to both ER-Alfa and ER-Beta and has promising anti-breast cancer activity.

2. Isoflavones have the property to neutralize free radicals. Among the isoflavones, genistein has the highest antioxidant activity.

3. Genistein increased muscle fatigue resistance in addition to effects on receptors.