Therapeutic Potential of Epigallocatechin Gallate Nanodelivery Systems
Joint Authors
Granja, Andreia
Frias, Iúri
Neves, Ana Rute
Pinheiro, Marina
Reis, Salette
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-07-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nowadays, the society is facing a large health problem with the rising of new diseases, including cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and obesity.
Thus, it is important to invest in substances that enhance the health of the population.
In this context, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a flavonoid found in many plants, especially in tea.
Several studies support the notion that EGCG has several benefits in fighting cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, and obesity, among others.
Nevertheless, the poor intestinal absorbance and instability of EGCG constitute the main drawback to use this molecule in prevention and therapy.
The encapsulation of EGCG in nanocarriers leads to its enhanced stability and higher therapeutic effects.
A comprehensive review of studies currently available on the encapsulation of EGCG by means of nanocarriers will be addressed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Granja, Andreia& Frias, Iúri& Neves, Ana Rute& Pinheiro, Marina& Reis, Salette. 2017. Therapeutic Potential of Epigallocatechin Gallate Nanodelivery Systems. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137793
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Granja, Andreia…[et al.]. Therapeutic Potential of Epigallocatechin Gallate Nanodelivery Systems. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137793
American Medical Association (AMA)
Granja, Andreia& Frias, Iúri& Neves, Ana Rute& Pinheiro, Marina& Reis, Salette. Therapeutic Potential of Epigallocatechin Gallate Nanodelivery Systems. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137793
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1137793