Product Reference
The phytoestrogen 8-prenylnaringenin inhibits agonist-dependent activation of human platelets.
| |
|
| Author |
Di Vito, Clara, et al. |
| Citation Information |
Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1820: 1724-33 (2012), : (2012) |
| Related Products |
676604, 676602, 05-321 |
| Pub Med ID |
22766195 |
| |
|
Abstract
Phytoestrogens are plant-derived polyphenolic compounds that exert beneficial effects on human health, mostly related to their estrogen mimetic activity. In particular a strong correlation between phytoestrogens intake and a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases has been reported. The flavanone 8-prenylnaringenin, extracted from hop flowers, has been identified as a novel phytoestrogen, unique with respect to estrogen receptors specificity and potency. However, to date no investigations on the 8-prenylnaringenin role in modulating platelet function have been undertaken.
