The Dual Action of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), the Main Constituent of Green Tea, against the Deleterious Effects of Visible Light and Singlet Oxygen-Generating Conditions as Seen in Yeast Cells

The Dual Action of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), the Main Constituent of Green Tea, against the Deleterious Effects of Visible Light and Singlet Oxygen-Generating Conditions as Seen in Yeast Cells

Green tea extracts (GTEs) as well as their main component, the polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), are known for their versatile antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumoral or anti-inflammatory effects. In spite of the huge beneficial action, there is increasing evidence that under certain condi...

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Main Authors: Ileana C. Farcasanu, Augustin M. Ofiteru, Lavinia L. Ruta, Ioana Dumitru, Radu Mitrica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
green tea
epigallocatechin gallate
<em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em>
visible light
singlet oxygen
UV-A
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/9/10355

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