Soybean isoflavones eliminate nifedipine-induced flushing of tail skin in ovariectomized mice

J Pharmacol Sci. 2004 Aug;95(4):476-8. doi: 10.1254/jphs.scj04005x. Epub 2004 Aug 5.

Abstract

Hot flushes are one of the most frequent symptoms in menopausal women. We investigated effect of soybean isoflavones (Soyaflavone HG) on nifedipine-induced flushing in ovariectomized mice. Ovariectomy markedly aggravated nifedipine-induced increase in tail skin temperature. Soyaflavone HG (10 mg/kg, p.o., once a day for 5 days) inhibited nifedipine-induced flushing in ovariectomized mice. The inhibitory effect of Soyaflavone HG was significantly reversed by an estrogen-receptor antagonist, ICI 182,780, suggesting that Soyaflavone HG prevents nifedipine-induced flushing partially through estrogen receptors. We presented the experimental evidence suggesting that soybean isoflavones including Soyaflavone HG have the benefits for menopausal hot flushes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Estradiol / analogs & derivatives*
  • Estradiol / therapeutic use
  • Estrogen Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fulvestrant
  • Glycine max*
  • Hot Flashes / chemically induced
  • Hot Flashes / prevention & control*
  • Isoflavones / administration & dosage
  • Isoflavones / therapeutic use*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred ICR
  • Nifedipine
  • Ovariectomy
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Skin Temperature / drug effects
  • Tail / physiopathology
  • Vasodilator Agents

Substances

  • Estrogen Antagonists
  • Isoflavones
  • Plant Extracts
  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Fulvestrant
  • Estradiol
  • Nifedipine