Long-Term Preservation of Rat Skin Tissue by Epigallocatechin-3--Gallate
Skin grafts can be preserved by cryopreservation and refrigerated storage at 4°C. Epigallocatechin-3- O -gallate (EGCG) enhances the viability of stored skin grafts and also extends the storage time up to 7 weeks at 4°C. EGCG, the major polyphenolic constituent present in green tea, has potent antio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2009-05-01
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| Series: | Cell Transplantation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/096368970901805-605 |