China manufacture supplier Sphora japonica extract genistein

Product Name:Genistein

Latin Name: Sphora japonica L.
CAS NO:446-72-0
Appearance: light yellow powder
Odor: Characteristic
Plant Source: genista
Specification: 80%,90%,95%,98%  (HPLC) genistein
Molecular formula: C15H10O5
Molecular weight: 270.24
Melting point: 297°C-298°C

What is Genistein?

Genistein is an isoflavonoid phytoestrogenic compound found in soybeans, pea pods, and other legumes. The estimated human normal dietary intake of genistein, primarily as glycosides, is 0 to 0.5 mg/kg. Genistein is present in much greater amounts in nutritional supplements. Genistein is carcinogenic in female neonatal mice, inducing endocrine-dependent uterine tumors in a fashion similar to diethylstilbestrol (DES). 

Main Function:

1.Genistein can bind to estrogen receptors, play a weak estrogen-like effects, increaes bone density, and prevent bone loss, to treat osteoporosis.
2.Genistein has certain anticancer effect, can kill various cancer cells without damaging the normal cells.
3.Genistein have anti-peroxidation activity, can increase the activity of low density lipoprotein recepto, reduce cholesterol levels, accelerated cholesterol removal, to reduce plasma lipid and anti-thrombosis.

Application:

1. Applied in the field of pharmaceutical, it can be made into suppositories, lotions, injection, tablets, capsules and so on.
2. Applied in the field of health care products, it can be used as beauty care products for women and also it can prevent blood diseases and cancer.