• Ripu Daman
• Monika Miglani

Phytochemicals and phytoalexins, comprising flavonoids, carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamins A, C, and E, are health-promoting compounds found in medicinal plants. Genistein, a prominent soy isoflavone predominantly present in leguminous crops like soybeans, is a multifunctional biochemical. Isoflavones are believed to serve diverse roles in plants, including pigmentation, protection against bacterial and fungal pathogens, and regulation of cellular processes akin to hormones. Numerous studies in animal models and experimental settings have unveiled the multifaceted actions of genistein. Its ability to inhibit tyrosine kinase, exhibit antioxidant properties, elicit estrogenic or antiestrogenic effects, and modulate p53 have garnered significant interest in exploring its potential for mitigating oxidative stress and related disorders. Compelling evidence has emerged on genistein's prospective benefits in cancer prevention, cholesterol reduction, diabetes management, radiation protection, eye disease prevention, photoprotection, obesity control, and immune system enhancement, drawing the attention of the scientific community. This review comprehensively examines the diverse mechanistic actions and therapeutic potentials of genistein.

Genistein, Isoflavone, Phytoestrogen, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Immunomodulatory, Soybean, Legumes, Phytochemicals, Phytoalexins, Disease prevention, Nutraceutical

"Genistein: A Multifaceted Flavonoid with Diverse Medicinal Applications", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.i730-i738, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403896.pdf

"Genistein: A Multifaceted Flavonoid with Diverse Medicinal Applications", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppi730-i738, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403896.pdf