Isoflavone
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| Isoflavone | |
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| Term | Isoflavone |
| Short definition | isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 gene (I-soh-SIH-trayt dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nays … jeen) A gene that makes a protein that helps break down fats for energy and to protect cells from harmful molecules. Mutations (changes) in the isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 gene have been found in several genetic diseases and some types of cancer, including acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and brain tumors. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
isoflavone - (pronounced) (I-soh-FLAY-vone) An estrogen-like substance made by some plants, including soybean. Soy isoflavones are being studied to prevent cancer, hot flashes that occur with menopause, and osteoporosis (loss of bone density)
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