Abstract:Preeclampsia (PE), which is characterized by hypertension in women who have normal blood pressure before pregnancy and is accompanied by proteinuria, edema, and major organ damage, is the major cause of the increased mortality in pregnant women and perinatal fetuses. So far, genistein is recognized as the only safe and effective natural phytoestrogen without estrogen-like adverse reactions. Recent studies show that genistein may play a significant role in controlling oxidative/nitrative stress during preeclamp… Show more
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