The Effect of Genistein on Prostate, Breast and Ovary Cancer Cells

Abstract

Genistein is a phytochemical found in plants, especially soybean. It is one of the most endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which have beneficial effects on the reproductive-related organs, such as anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. It can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, especially prostate, breast and ovary cancer cells, by inhibit cell cycle arrest, induce apoptosis and inhibit the expression of related-cancer genes.  Knowing the impact of genistein on cancer cells at the molecular level will be beneficial to develop genistein in cancer treatment of in the future.