Term Name: genistein
Synonyms: 4',5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone, 5,7,4'-Trihydroxyisoflavone, 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one, 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one, GENISTEIN, Prunetol, Sophoricol
Definition: A 7-hydroxyisoflavone with additional hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 4'. It is a phytoestrogenic isoflavone with antioxidant properties.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:28088]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 7-hydroxyisoflavones
has_role: antineoplastic agent EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor geroprotector human urinary metabolite phytoestrogen plant metabolite tyrosine kinase inhibitor
inverse has_functional_parent: 2'-hydroxygenistein 2-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrogenistein 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-6,8-diprenylisoflavone genistein 4',7-disulfate genistein 7-O-beta-D-glucoside genistein 8-C-glucoside genistein sulfate genistin 7-O-gentiobioside prunetin talosin A talosin B
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: genistein(1-)
is_conjugate_acid_of: genistein(1-)