Effects of Dietary Phytoestrogens on Calcium-Binding Proteins and COX- 2 in the Frontal Cortex of Adult Rats

Authors

Lilyan Yi Tian, Brigham Young University
Dr. Edwin Lephart, Brigham Young University

Keywords

dietary phytoestrogens, calcium-binding, COX-2, rats

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like molecules found in many plants (that have a diphenolic, non-steroidal structure), such as, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole-grain and especially soy products. These plant estrogen mimic the ability to selectively bind estrogen receptors and have recently received a great deal of investigative attention due to the potential protective effects against age-related diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis) as well as hormone-dependent cancers (i.e., breast and prostate cancer). At this time, however, little is known about the effects phytoestrogens have on the central nervous system (CNS).

Recommended Citation

Tian, Lilyan Yi and Lephart, Dr. Edwin (2014) "Effects of Dietary Phytoestrogens on Calcium-Binding Proteins and COX- 2 in the Frontal Cortex of Adult Rats," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 902.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/902