Isoflavone biosynthetic pathways and methods of quantification
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
1-10-2022
Abstract
Phytoestrogens or isoflavones are secondary metabolites abundant in soybean and other legumes' seeds but also in several nonlegume plants. Among the most studies, isoflavones in recent decades are genistein, daidzein, and glycitein because of their pharmacological properties and benefits to human health. In this chapter, we summarized briefly isoflavone biosynthesis and methods of their extraction from seeds and other plant parts. Extraction methods include ultrasonification extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, soxhlet extraction, pressurized-liquid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, and eco-friendly method of extraction. Quantification methods include the mostly used high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and few other methods.
Recommended Citation
Kassem, Moulay Abdelmajid, "Isoflavone biosynthetic pathways and methods of quantification" (2022). College of Health, Science, and Technology. 226.
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/college_health_science_technology/226