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Isoflavonoids — an overview of their biological activities and potential health benefits Cover

Isoflavonoids — an overview of their biological activities and potential health benefits

Interdisciplinary Toxicology
Volume 2 (2009): Issue 4 (December 2009)
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|Jan 2010
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10102-009-0021-3 | Journal eISSN: 1337-9569 | Journal ISSN: 1337-6853
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Language: English
Page range: 211 - 218
Published on: Jan 6, 2010
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Centre of Experimental Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
isoflavonoids,
phytoestrogens,
health benefits,
mechanisms of action
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Clinical medicine,
Pharmacology, toxicology

© 2010 Eva Miadoková, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Centre of Experimental Medicine
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