Glyceollin III is a
glyceollin, a type of
pterocarpan, found in the soybean (''
Glycine max
The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean (''Glycine max'') is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean. Soy is a staple crop, the world's most grown legume, and an important animal feed.
Soy is a key source of f ...
''). It has an
antiestrogenic effect. In soil, it has an
antifungal
An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as ...
activity against ''
Aspergillus sojae''.
References
Antiestrogens
Pterocarpans
Heterocyclic compounds with 5 rings
Hydroxyarenes
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