Chemosynthesis,
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Chemosynthesis,

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Formonenetin is a phytochemical that is known as a flavonoid. It belongs to the subgroup of flavonoids, known as isoflavones. It is found in red clover and other plants. This compound is a weak phytoestrogen, meaning it can bind to the receptors that bind the female hormone estrogen. Having phytoestrogens in one’s diet is usually considered beneficial.

Estrogen receptors relay a signal when bound to estrogen. This causes a number of biological effects. When a phytoestrogen binds to the receptor, it can block estrogen from binding. This can result in anti-cancer effects for cancers that are caused by estrogen binding, such as breast cancer. Sometimes, however, the binding can activate estrogen receptors, and formononetin has activated cancer cells in lab tests.

Formonentin is also important in the interaction of fungi that help plants survive.