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Analysis of phyto-oestrogens in biological matrices

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 October 2011

Antti A. Hoikkala ,
Emidio Schiavoni  and
Kristiina Wähälä
Antti A. Hoikkala
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, PO Box 55, FIN-00014, University of Helsinki, Finland
Emidio Schiavoni
Affiliation:
National Institute for Research on Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, I-00178 Rome, Italy
Kristiina Wähälä*
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, PO Box 55, FIN-00014, University of Helsinki, Finland
*
*Corresponding author: Professor K. Wähälä, fax +358 9 191 50357, email [email protected]
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A review covering different methods for the analysis of phyto-oestrogens in biological matrices is presented. Sample pretreatment and analysis of isofiavonoids and lignans by HPLC and GC with various detection methods are discussed. The immunoassay method is also briefly presented.

Keywords

Analysis of phyto-oestrogensIsofiavonoidsLignans
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Research Article
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British Journal of Nutrition , Volume 89 , Issue S1: Effects of Phyto-oestrogens on Bone Health: the VENUS Concerted Action , June 2003 , pp. S5 - S18
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Copyright © The Nutrition Society 2003

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