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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Main Authors: Hakhee Kim, Takeshi Kawazoe, Kazuaki Matsumura, Shigehiko Suzuki, Suong-Hyu Hyon Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2009-05-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/096368970901805-605