Genistein

**Definition:** An isoflavonoid derived from soy products. It inhibits PROTEIN-TYROSINE KINASE and topoisomerase-II (DNA TOPOISOMERASES, TYPE II); activity and is used as an antineoplastic and antitumor agent. Experimentally, it has been shown to induce G2 PHASE arrest in human and murine cell lines and inhibits PROTEIN-TYROSINE KINASE.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.663.283.266.450.400.375 - D03.633.100.150.266.450.400.375

**Synonyms:** - Genestein