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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Recent Advances in the Development of Phytoestrogens and Derivatives: An Update of the Promising Perspectives in the Prevention of Postmenopausal Diseases

Author(s): Y. Jacquot, C. Rojas, B. Refouvelet, J. F. Robert, G. Leclercq and A. Xicluna

Volume 3, Issue 5, 2003

Page: [387 - 400] Pages: 14

DOI: 10.2174/1389557033488006

Price: $65

Abstract

Phytoestrogens constitute a promising alternative in the treatment of diseases associated with menopause. Nevertheless, the lack of data concerning their pharmacology and their toxicology requires use precautions. After reminding the pharmacology of estrogen receptors, this review outlines the estrogenicity and the therapeutic potentialities of phytoestrogens according to their structure.

Keywords: phytoestrogens, estrogen receptor, menopause, pharmacology, therapeutic, structure, sar


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