[Cardiovascular effects of phytoestrogens].
Phytoestrogens are bioactive substances existing in natural plants. They have similar molecular structure to those of estrogens. In this article we introduced their classification and sources, and elucidated their effects on heart from aspects involving cardiac function and myocardial electrophysiology. By regulating serum lipid metabolism, arterial vessels, cytokine levels, and coagulation/fibrinolysis system, phytoestrogens possess the effects of anti-atherosclerosis and may be used to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases.
Xu
Hai-shan
HS
Department of Pathophysiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100005, China.
Dai
Shun-ling
SL
Sun
Ren-yu
RY
D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000517:prevention & control; D007529:Isoflavones / Q000494:pharmacology; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008517:Phytotherapy
D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens