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Lignans

A class of dibenzylbutane derivatives which occurs in higher plants and in fluids (bile, serum, urine, etc.) in man and other animals. These compounds, which have a potential anti-cancer role, can be synthesized in vitro by human fecal flora. (From Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)
Also Known As:
Lignan; Neolignan; Neolignans
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1. Thompson, Lilian U: 32 articles (03/2021 - 01/2002)
2. Adlercreutz, Herman: 25 articles (10/2018 - 03/2002)
3. Chen, Jianmin: 15 articles (01/2013 - 01/2002)
4. Linseisen, Jakob: 13 articles (09/2014 - 06/2004)
5. Saarinen, Niina M: 13 articles (01/2014 - 08/2002)
6. Chang-Claude, Jenny: 12 articles (01/2020 - 06/2004)
7. Christofidou-Solomidou, Melpo: 10 articles (10/2021 - 06/2006)
8. Tjønneland, Anne: 10 articles (01/2020 - 10/2004)
9. McCann, Susan E: 9 articles (03/2021 - 10/2002)
10. Overvad, Kim: 9 articles (01/2019 - 10/2004)

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1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer)
3. Cardiovascular Diseases (Cardiovascular Disease)
4. Prostatic Neoplasms (Prostate Cancer)
5. Osteoporosis

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. 2,3-bis(3'-hydroxybenzyl)butyrolactone (enterolactone)
2. 2,3-bis(3'-hydroxybenzyl)butane-1,4-diol (enterodiol)
3. Lignans
4. Isoflavones
5. Phytoestrogens (Phytoestrogen)
6. Hormones (Hormone)
7. Flavonoids
8. secoisolariciresinol
9. Polyphenols
10. alpha-Linolenic Acid (Linolenic Acid)

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1. Therapeutics
2. Glycemic Control
3. Traditional Medicine (Folk Remedies)
4. Oral Administration
5. Chemoprevention