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Effect of Soy Isoflavones on Sensitive Human Populations (Infants and geriatrics)

Objective

To study the effects of soy infant formula on neonatal hormones and sexual development.

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FY 2000 Accomplishments: Not Applicable.<p>
FY 2001 Plans: <ol> <li>Write protocol for epidemiological investigation of the effects of soy infant formula on neonatal hormones and sexual development.
<li>Use previously developed automated LC/MS methods for analysis of soy isoflavones in human fluids as part of a cancer isoflavone chemoprevention study and to determine possible beneficial or detrimental effects in geriatric patients.</ol>

Investigators
Doerge, Daniel
Institution
DHHS/FDA - National Center for Toxicological Research
Funding Source
Nat'l. Center For Toxicological Research
Project number
X90023
Categories
Prevention and Control