Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5895864 | Placenta | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Genistein can transfer across the human placenta at environmentally relevant levels. Placental metabolizing enzymes conjugate a small fraction of genistein into the glucuronide/sulphate form, which is devoid of estrogenic action.
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Authors
B. Balakrishnan, E.B. Thorstensen, A.P. Ponnampalam, M.D. Mitchell,