Biochem/physiol Actions Daidzein is a phytoestrogen that is suggested to play a role in preventing hormone-induced cancers.2 Arrests cell cycle at G1 in Swiss 3T3 cells.3 Soy isoflavone daidzein protects against oxidative damage in liver cells induced by 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA). Catalase and superoxide dismutase activity, down-regulated by DMBA, was restored by daidzein.1 Packaging Packaged under Argon. |