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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
18
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-9-20
pubmed:abstractText
The impact of soyfood intake on breast cancer risk has been investigated extensively. Much of this focus can be attributed to the soybean being a dietary source that is uniquely rich in isoflavones. The chemical structure of isoflavones is similar to that of estrogen, and isoflavones bind to both estrogen receptors (ER alpha and ER beta) (although they preferentially bind to and activate ER beta) and exert estrogen-like effects under some experimental conditions. Isoflavones also possess nonhormonal properties that are associated with the inhibition of cancer cell growth. Thus, there are several possible mechanisms by which soy may reduce the risk of breast cancer. However, the role of isoflavones in breast cancer has become controversial because, in contrast to the possible beneficial effects, some data from in vitro and animal studies suggest that isoflavones, especially genistein, the aglycone of the main soybean isoflavone genistin, may stimulate the growth of estrogen-sensitive tumors. Limited human data directly address the tumor-promoting effects of isoflavones and soy. Because the use of soyfoods and isoflavone supplements is increasing, it is important from a public health perspective to understand the impact of these products on breast cancer risk in women at high risk of the disease and on the survival of breast cancer patients. To this end, a workshop was held in November 2005 to review the existing literature and to make research recommendations. This paper summarizes the workshop findings and recommendations. The primary research recommendation is that the impact of isoflavones on breast tissue needs to be evaluated at the cellular level in women at high risk for breast cancer.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
1460-2105
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:day
20
pubmed:volume
98
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1275-84
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Animals, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Anticarcinogenic Agents, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Breast Neoplasms, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Carcinogens, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-China, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Clinical Trials as Topic, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Congresses as Topic, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Disease Models, Animal, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Female, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Genistein, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Isoflavones, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Los Angeles, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Phytoestrogens, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Population Surveillance, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Receptors, Estrogen, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Risk Factors, pubmed-meshheading:16985246-Soy Foods
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Addressing the soy and breast cancer relationship: review, commentary, and workshop proceedings.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA. markm@olympus.net
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review