title: Effects of some dietary phytoestrogens in animal studies: review of a confusing landscape.
abstract: A variety of effects have been attributed to phytoestrogens, which are present in variable concentrations in soy-based laboratory animal diets. The authors review the inherent complexities in evaluating the effects of soy and dietary phytoestrogens on various in vitro and in vivo systems.
authors.affiliation: CertiChem, Inc., 5105 Evans Ave, Austin, TX 78751. The School of Biology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA. czyang@austin.rr.com.
authors.forename: Chun Zhi
authors.initials: CZ
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: George D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Bittner
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005506:Food Contamination; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007529:Isoflavones; D008297:Male; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations; D010944:Plants; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D030262:Soybean Proteins
chemical_list: D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations; D030262:Soybean Proteins