Glycine max
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| Glycine max | |
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| Term | Glycine max |
| Short definition | glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase inhibitor (gly-SIH-nuh-mide RY-boh-NOO-klee-oh-tide FOR-mil-TRANZ-feh-rays in-HIH-bih -ter) A drug that blocks DNA synthesis and can prevent tumor growth. It is being studied to treat cancer |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
glycine max - (pronounced) (GLY-seen. . . ) A product of a plant of Asian origin that produces beans used in many foods. Glycine max contains isoflavones (estrogen-like substances) which are being studied for the prevention of cancer, menopausal hot flashes and osteoporosis (loss of bone density). Glycine max in the diet can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Also called soya, soya and soya bean
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