英文摘要 |
Oxidative stress and inflammation are regarded as crucial contributors and promoters of arteriosclerosis. In addition, the altered expression of cell-adhesion molecules by the arterial endothelium plays a major role during arteriosclerosis and chronic inflammation. Several studies have demonstrated that including soy-based foods as part of dietary intakes is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk. Specifically, soybeans are rich in isoflavones (genistein and daidzein). Antioxidants may modulate oxidative stress, which in turn may trigger intracellular signaling pathways that can influence the expression and atherogenesis gene and adhesion molecules. Anti-inflammatory research has indicated that TNF-α can induce the production of human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs), resulting in an inflammatory reaction. Investigations into the effect of adhesion to the HAECs by genistein and daidzein in monocytes (U937) indicated that the adhesion of monocytes on HAECs was inhibited, and the genistein and daidzein concentrations increased. Western blot was used to analyze genistein and daidzein in HAECs on TNF-α to induce the production of cell -adhesion factors VCAM-1 and ICAM-1. The results suggested that the inhibition effect of genistein is more effective than that of daidzein. Both genistein and daidzein showed adhesion-factor performance, as induced by anti-oxidation and anti-inflammatory reactions. These isoflavones could therefore have a substantial effect on the prevention of arteriosclerosis, and play a prominent role in further research into the anti-inflammatory mechanism. |