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We evaluated the in vivo antioxidant activity of genistein in a mouse model of singlet oxygen-induced cerebral stroke. Cerebral stroke was induced in male BALB/c mice through extensive microvessel damage caused by photoactivated rose bengal dye. The photoactivation of the intravenously administered
Stroke is one of the most devastating neurological conditions, with an approximate worldwide mortality of 5.5 million annually and loss of 44 million disability-adjusted life-years. The etiology of stroke is often unknown; it has been estimated that the etiology and pathophysiology remains
In last decades, diet and dietary components have been regarded as important strategies to prevent the development or mitigate numerous chronic diseases, including inflammation, cardiovascular pathologies, cancer, etc. One of the most common dietary components of Asian population is soy. A plethora
We tested the hypothesis that the phytoestrogen genistein protects the brain against ischemic stroke by improving the circulatory function in terms of reduced production of thromboxane A2 and leukocyte-platelet aggregates, and of preserved vascular reactivity. Ischemia-reperfusion (90 min-3 days,
Recent studies have reported that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. However, mechanisms responsible for this effect are not yet completely understood, and ERT is associated with carcinogenic side effects in women and feminizing
Phytoestrogens are considered to be natural selective estrogen receptor modulators exerting antioxidant activity and improving vascular function. However, the mechanisms responsible for their antioxidative effects remain largely unknown. This study tested the hypothesis that genistein may provide
Elevated plasma homocysteine (2-amino-4-sulfanylbutanoic acid) level is a risk factor for stroke. Moreover, it has been suggested that high levels of homocysteine in the acute phase of an ischemic stroke can predict mortality, especially in stroke patients with the large-vessel atherosclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), whether sporadic or familial (FALS), is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorder involving the motor neurons of the cortex, brain stem, and spinal cord. In some studies, the male/female ratio of ALS patients was as high as 2 to 1. In FALS mice, disease
Genistein is a plant estrogen promoted as an alternative to post-menopausal hormone therapy because of a good safety profile and its promotion as a natural product. Several preclinical studies of cerebral ischemia and other models of brain injury support a beneficial role for genistein in protecting
Estrogenic compounds have been shown to protect neurons from a variety of toxic stimuli in vitro and in vivo and depletion of estrogen at menopause has been associated with increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Genistein is an isoflavone soy derivative that binds to estrogen receptors with
Diets high in polyphenols may protect estrogen-depleted women and rats from hypertension, but there is little evidence for this beneficial effect in males. On a polyphenol-free diet, ovariectomized spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), high dietary NaCl increases arterial pressure, and this effect
OBJECTIVE
A recent study demonstrated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) were involved in the maintenance of hypertension in stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRSP). However, the role of oxidative stress in hypertension and its related diseases in SHRSP remains unknown. To determine
BACKGROUND
Genistein, one of the isoflavones derived from soybean seeds, has been reported to exert multiple bioactivities. However, the mechanism of its action on the central nervous system is not fully understood.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the cytoprotection of genistein and its molecular mechanism
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death in the worldwide. Therefore, prevention of stroke is critically important. Genistein, a natural phytoestrogen extracted from soybeans, has been found to be a potential neuroprotective agent for stroke prevention. However, the role of genistein and
OBJECTIVE
Postmenopausal women possess higher incidence of stroke and worse prognosis. Although estrogen replacement therapy has obvious neuroprotective effects against stroke, it is always accompanied with several adverse effects and undesired outcomes. Genistein, a natural phytoestrogen, has been