[Research achievements on biological activities of calycosin].
Calycosin, which is a kind of typical phytoestrogen, can bind with estrogen receptor and produce estrogen-like effects. Calycosin were reported to have antioxidant, anti-osteoporosis, anti-tumor and immunomodulating activities. This review covers biological activities and its mechanism of calycosin. It will provide a useful reference for clinical research and rational utilization of monomericompound.
Dong-qing
DQ
Zhang
Hai-bao
HB
Wang
Shu-fang
SF
Wang
De-qing
DQ
Wang
D000818:Animals; D017209:Apoptosis / Q000187:drug effects; D027883:Astragalus Plant / Q000737:chemistry*; D049109:Cell Proliferation / Q000187:drug effects; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007529:Isoflavones / Q000494:pharmacology*; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000494:pharmacology*
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens; C121707:7,3'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone