The Role of Genistein in Type 2 Diabetes and Beyond: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential

The Role of Genistein in Type 2 Diabetes and Beyond: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential

The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) necessitates the exploration of novel therapeutic approaches to mitigate its complex molecular pathogenesis. This review investigates the potential role of genistein, a prominent isoflavone derived from soybeans, in the management of T2DM. Rec...

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Main Authors:	Mateusz Kciuk, Weronika Kruczkowska, Katarzyna Wanke, Julia Gałęziewska, Damian Kołat, Somdutt Mujwar, Renata Kontek
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:	Molecules
Subjects:	anti-oxidant bioavailability genistein metabolic disease natural product type 2 diabetes mellitus
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/5/1068
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