Coumestrol is a natural organic compound in the class of phytochemicals known as coumestans. It has garnered research interest because of its estrogenic activity and its prevalence in some foods, such as soybeans. Coumestrol was first identified by E. M. Bickoff in alfalfa in 1957. It has since be found in a variety of legumes, soybeans, brussels ...
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A type of coumestan. Coumestans are estrogen-like substances (phytoestrogens) made by some plants. Coumestans may have anticancer effects.
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<chemical> 3,9-dihydroxy-6h-benzofuro(3,2-c)(1)benzopyran-6-one. A coumarin derivative occurring naturally in forage crops which has oestrogenic activity. ... Pharmacological action: oestrogens, non-steroidal. ... Chemical name: 6H-Benzofuro(3,2-c)(1)benzopyran-6-one, 3,9-dihydroxy- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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