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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025

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

Mateusz Kciuk, Weronika Kruczkowska, Katarzyna Wanke, Julia Gałęziewska, Damian Kołat, Somdutt Mujwar, Renata Kontek

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Potential Role of Polyphenols in Platelet Aggregation and Blood Coagulation.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Mateusz KciukDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Univeristy of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-8616-3825
Weronika KruczkowskaDepartment of Functional Genomics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Żeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-1699-8912
Katarzyna WankeDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Univeristy of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0009-0000-9010-8493
Julia GałęziewskaDepartment of Functional Genomics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Żeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0009-0005-3377-4162
Damian KołatDepartment of Functional Genomics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Żeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-1086-3796
Somdutt MujwarChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India.ORCID 0000-0003-4037-5475
Renata KontekDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Univeristy of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-2859-9839

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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. Recognized for its selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) activity, genistein exerts a multifaceted influence on key intracellular signaling pathways, which are crucial in regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis, and insulin signaling. Genistein's anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and metabolic regulatory properties position it as a promising candidate for T2DM intervention. This review synthesizes current research spanning preclinical studies and clinical trials, emphasizing genistein's impact on insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and inflammatory markers. Additionally, this review addresses genistein's bioavailability, safety, and potential influence on gut microbiota composition. By consolidating these findings, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of genistein's therapeutic potential in T2DM management, offering valuable insights for future research and clinical practice.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2GenisteinHypoglycemic AgentsAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansInsulin ResistanceSignal TransductionAnti-Inflammatory AgentsGenisteinHypoglycemic Agentsanti-oxidantbioavailabilitygenisteinmetabolic diseasenatural producttype 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMID40076293
PMCPMC11901726

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