O-Desmethylangolensin

O-Desmethylangolensin
Names
IUPAC name
1-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanone
Identifiers
21255-69-6
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 80750
Properties
C15H14O4
Molar mass 258.27 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

O-Desmethylangolensin (O-DMA) is a phytoestrogen. It is an intestinal bacterial metabolite of the soy phytoestrogen daidzein.[1] It produced in some people, deemed O-DMA producers, but not others.[1] O-DMA producers were associated with 69% greater mammographic density and 6% bone density.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Frankenfeld, C. L. (2011). "O-Desmethylangolensin: The Importance of Equol's Lesser Known Cousin to Human Health". Advances in Nutrition. 2 (4): 317. doi:10.3945/an.111.000539.


This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 10/30/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.